Cookie & Local Storage Policy
In accordance with EU Directive 2002/58/EC (amended by Directive 2009/136/EC) and international browser privacy guidelines, this page explains how cookies and browser storage technologies operate on bodyaestheticcenters.org.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a small text file downloaded to your browser when visiting a website. LocalStorage is modern browser memory that allows a website to store functional preferences (such as your chosen city filter or light/dark theme) without transmitting that data across network requests.
2. Cookie Classifications & Legal Basis
| Classification | Functionality & Scope | Consent Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Technical & Essential | Enables directory search filtering, smooth edge page loading, and layout rendering. | Exempt from consent as strictly necessary for technical service delivery. |
| Functional Preferences | Stores user visual preferences (dark mode / light mode toggle) and active country directory. | Implicit or user-initiated based on explicit user UI toggle. |
| Aggregated Metrics | Anonymously tallies global visits to optimize server bandwidth and cache distribution. | Anonymized telemetry without individual user tracking or cross-site profiling. |
3. Technologies Used on This Platform
This website follows an anti-tracker, privacy-conscious architecture. We do not use third-party behavioral profiling trackers or invasive commercial tracking pixels.
preferencia_pais(Local): Remembers your chosen country to optimize direct navigation.preferencia_tema(Local): Remembers your light/dark theme preference across sessions.sesion_filtro: Maintains your quick contact filter checkboxes ("Confirmed location", "With phone/email") during search.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage, restrict, or clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage cookies.
5. Revisions to this Policy
VORTICEPACIFICO ENGENHARIA LDA may update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical enhancements or regulatory advisories issued by European data authorities.