Cookie policy
Algarve Insider is the buyer-advisory website of Golden Solstice, Lda., trading as Goldcrest — Portugal Buyer's Agent.
Last updated: 7 August 2026
What this site uses
Algarve Insider uses a small amount of first-party browser storage for an explicit preference or for a function you have started. We do not use advertising pixels, cross-site marketing cookies, fingerprinting or a cookie wall.
| Storage | Purpose | When | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| algarve-insider-analytics-consent | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional analytics. | After you choose. | Until you clear it or change your choice. |
| Matcher session storage | Keeps an unfinished Matcher brief while you complete the requested questionnaire; it contains answers, not your email. | After you start the Matcher. | Until the browser tab/session ends, or you clear/start again. |
| Google Analytics 4 | Aggregated measurement of pages, source and anonymised interaction events. | Only after “Accept analytics”. | Google's current settings; see Google's documentation for the live retention configuration. |
Google Analytics 4
When you accept analytics, the site loads Google Analytics 4 using measurement ID G-8NY90C1S1T. Google may set first-party measurement cookies such as _ga and _ga_*. The exact cookie name, expiry and processing location can change with Google's service configuration.
We do not send names, email addresses, phone numbers, message text, budgets, questionnaire answers or private report tokens to Analytics. Advertising storage, ad personalisation and ad-user-data signals are disabled. Google may process technical analytics data outside the EEA under its applicable transfer safeguards.
To withdraw analytics consent, choose “Cookie preferences” in the footer and select “Reject analytics”, or clear site data in your browser. Rejecting stops future analytics loading; it cannot undo processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
Your choices and consent record
The banner presents a real choice: analytics is not enabled by default, “Reject analytics” is available, and the choice can be reopened. The first-party preference record contains the choice, a timestamp and this policy version; it is not used to build a marketing profile.
For the legal basis and data-protection rights that apply to analytics and browser storage, read the Privacy Notice. For all other personal-data processing, the Privacy Notice takes priority.
Provider information
Analytics is supplied by Google. The website and its server-side functions are hosted by Netlify; transactional email and CRM services may be used only for requested forms or explicitly consented communications. Provider and transfer details are explained in the Privacy Notice and should be reviewed with the current processor agreements.
Questions or complaints — contact Enrique directly
I handle website and buyer-advisory questions or complaints directly. Contact Enrique Arcay Hardtmann at enrique@portugalbuyersagent.com or +351 210 605 998. The legal entity remains responsible for the service; you may also contact Portugal's data-protection authority, the CNPD, where the issue concerns personal data. The Portuguese Livro de Reclamações route may be used where applicable to the regulated service.
Golden Solstice, Lda.NIPC/NIF 516359991
Avenida 24 de Julho, n.º 4, 3.º esquerdo, 1200-480 Lisboa, Portugal
AMI 23310 · IMPIC