Cookie & Tracking Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy provides clear and transparent information regarding cookies and tracking technologies utilized on rodrigosilvano.pt, their functional purpose, and how you may configure or revoke your preferences at any time.
We strictly comply with the European ePrivacy Directive, the GDPR, and applicable electronic communications regulations.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when visiting a website. They enable the platform to remember your language preferences, retain your AI assistant conversational session, and, with your affirmative consent, analyze traffic and assess marketing efficiency.
2. Categories of Trackers Used
We apply a strict Privacy-by-Default architecture. Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are never loaded without your prior affirmative consent via our consent manager.
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
Essential for security, basic navigation, and consent preservation. They do not require prior consent:
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cookie_preferences: Stores your selected privacy preferences and authorized categories. Retention: 180 days (6 months). -
rodrigo_ai_session(sessionStorage): Retains chat assistant state across page visits. Automatically expires upon browser tab closure.
Category 2: Functional Cookies (Optional)
Power interactive integrated features for enhanced booking experiences:
- Cal.com (
app.cal.com): Loads live real-time appointment availability and scheduling workflows directly on the website.
Category 3: Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional)
Assist us in understanding aggregate visitor navigation, popular resources, and site load performance:
- Google Analytics 4 (
_ga,_gid,_gat): Analyzes visitor volume with mandatory IP anonymization (anonymize_ip: true). Retention: 24 hours (_gid) to 2 years (_ga). - Microsoft Clarity (
_clck,_clsk): Generates visual usability metrics and detects frontend errors. Retention: up to 1 year.
Category 4: Marketing & Conversion Cookies (Optional)
Evaluate outreach engagement and measure marketing campaign effectiveness:
- Meta Pixel (
_fbp,_fbc,fr): Provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. to measure conversion events across Facebook and Instagram. Retention: up to 90 days.
| Tracker / Provider | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_preferences | Necessary | Stores your consent choices | 180 days |
rodrigo_ai_session | Necessary | Retains chat session during navigation | Session |
Cal.com | Functional | Loads interactive meeting booking calendar | Session / 30 days |
Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Traffic analysis with anonymized IP | 24h to 2 years |
Microsoft Clarity | Analytics | Usability analysis and scroll depth metrics | Up to 1 year |
Meta Pixel | Marketing | Social media campaign conversion measurement | Up to 90 days |
3. Consent Duration
Your consent preferences are valid for a maximum period of 180 days (6 months). Once this period expires, the consent banner will be presented again to allow you to review or renew your choices.
4. Managing and Revoking Your Consent
You maintain full control over cookies and can adjust your preferences at any time:
1. On-Site Privacy Panel:
Click the button below or the floating circular cookie button located in the bottom-left corner of any page to open your Privacy Settings and update your preferences:
2. Browser Settings:
You may also configure your web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) to restrict or delete stored cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain core website features.
5. Cookie Consent by Autonomous Agents & Automated Browsing
In consideration of the growing adoption of autonomous Artificial Intelligence systems, automated browser agents (computer use, browser agents), and programmatic tool integrations operating on behalf of users:
- Attribution to the Human Operator: Any manifestation of consent, preference configuration, or interaction with the cookie banner performed by an autonomous AI agent is conclusively presumed to be executed under the explicit instruction and authorization of the user or corporate entity controlling that agent, legally binding them to all effects.
- Mandatory Operation of Consent Mechanisms: In strict adherence to the European ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR, the cookie consent mechanism and banner remain permanently operational and displayed for all site interactions, regardless of whether navigation is conducted by a human user or an automated agent.
- Strictly Necessary Technical Identifiers for Agent Traffic: Essential cookies and technical storage keys (notably
cookie_preferencesandrodrigo_ai_session) remain continuously active to ensure conversational session continuity, server infrastructure security, and abuse mitigation.
