Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
How we use Cookies
Match2Deal uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring the technical functioning of the platform
- Keeping your session active while you browse
- Remembering your preferences
- Understanding how you use the platform
- Improving your user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintain your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Save your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| locale | Save the language preference | 1 year |
2. Functionality Cookies
They enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferences | Save display preferences | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Remember recent searches | 30 days |
| favorites | Save favourite listings (unauthenticated) | 30 days |
3. Analytics/Performance Cookies
They help us understand how visitors interact with the platform:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintain session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
4. Marketing Cookies
Used to display relevant advertisements. We currently do not use third-party marketing cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some services integrated into our platform may set their own cookies:
- Stripe (payments): Sets cookies for secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Google Analytics (analytics): As described above, if you have consented
Managing your Cookie Preferences
Through our banner
When you visit Match2Deal for the first time, we display a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customise your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer.
Through your browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies via settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only cookies from sites you visit
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Browse in private/incognito mode
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent the platform from working correctly.
Links to cookie management in the most common browsers:
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Local Storage: To store preferences and session data
- Session Storage: For temporary data during the session
- Tracking pixels: In emails to know whether they were opened (you can disable images in emails to avoid this)
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or due to legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Email: privacidade@match2deal.pt
- Address: Rua José António Cruz Nº 89, 4715-343 Braga
More Information
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