COOKIE POLICY   

WHAT IS THE COOKIE POLICY? 

This Cookie Policy (hereinafter “Policy”) aims to clearly, completely and accurately inform all Users about the different cookies – whether first-party or third-party – used on the website www.absent.tech (hereinafter “Site”), their purposes, and the various means available to accept, configure or reject their installation, should the User so wish. This Policy complies with Article 5 of Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August (on the processing of personal data and privacy in the electronic communications sector), in conjunction with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016), the Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August), and any other applicable legislation. 

No products or services are sold through this Site. Its sole purpose is to present its cause and give Users the opportunity to contact Absent, Lda. (hereinafter “Absent” or “Data Controller”) for further information. 

  • The use of strictly necessary cookies is legitimized by the need to transmit a communication over an electronic communications network or to provide an information society service expressly requested by the User. 

    The use of all other categories of cookies (analytical, functionality, and advertising cookies) is based on the User’s prior and express consent, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. 

  • Cookies are small text files that websites you visit send to your browser, allowing the collection and storage of information. The set of cookies from all Site Users helps the Data Controller improve the quality of the Site by identifying which pages are useful, which are not, and which can be improved. 

    Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet and provide numerous advantages in the delivery of interactive services, making navigation and usability of the Site easier for the User. Among other things, they enable the Data Controller to recognize the User, store and retrieve information about their browsing habits, and personalize the way content is displayed. 

    Under no circumstances can cookies damage the User’s device. On the contrary, if they are active, they can help the Data Controller identify and resolve errors. 

  • A. By origin: 

    1. First-party cookies: These are sent to the User’s device from equipment or domains managed by the Data Controller and from which the requested service is provided. 

    2. Third-party cookies: These are sent to the User’s device from equipment or a domain that is not managed by the Data Controller, but by another entity/partner. By duration: 

    3. Session cookies: Temporary cookies that remain in the User’s browser cookie file until the User leaves the website. The information obtained is used to analyze web traffic patterns. In the long term, this allows the Data Controller to improve content and make the Site easier to use. 

    4. Persistent cookies: Stored for longer periods. A persistent cookie has a set expiry date, after which it ceases to function. They are usually used to facilitate user login or form-filling. The duration of the persistent cookies used by the Data Controller can be found in the table in section 7 below. By purpose: 

    5. Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for proper navigation on the Site and to enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They also enable the management and operation of the Site. No consent is required for these cookies, as the Site or services cannot function properly without them. 

    6. Analytical cookies: These allow tracking, monitoring and analysis of User navigation and behavior. The information is used to measure website activity and introduce new functionalities. 

    7. Functionality cookies: These store information about the User’s preferences to improve the quality of services and provide a better, personalized experience (e.g. language, number of search results displayed, content appearance, etc.). 

    8. Advertising (behavioral) cookies: These store information about User behavior obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits, enabling the Data Controller to display advertising related to the User’s browsing profile. 

  • The Data Controller will retain the information collected via cookies for the periods specified in the table provided in section 7. 

  • The User may revoke previously given consent at any time via a cookie configurator. 

    Alternatively, the User may also configure cookies through their browser to allow, block or delete installed cookies. If the User does not allow cookies to be installed in their browser, they may not be able to access some services and their experience on the Site may be less satisfactory. 

    The Data Controller provides the following links with the necessary information to configure or disable cookies in the most common browsers: 

    Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop&hl=en

    Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox

    Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

    Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

    Safari for iOS (iPhone and iPad): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265 3 

    Chrome for Android: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform=Android&hl=en

    The Data Controller is not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party privacy policies mentioned in this Cookie Policy. Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies, and it is from these tools that the User must exercise their right to delete or deactivate them. The Data Controller cannot guarantee the correct or incorrect handling of cookies by the aforementioned browsers. In some In some cases, it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser remembers the User’s decision not to accept them. 

  • The cookies used on the Site are listed in detail below:

    Cookie Google Analytics 

    Responsible entity Google

    Category  Permanent / Session

    Description  Cookies for collecting information and statistics on website usage, such as distinguishing between unique users and each session of those users 

    Duration Yes 

    Access or share with third parties yes

    Under no circumstances will the information collected through cookies be used to make automated individual decisions that produce legal effects on the User or significantly affect them in a similar way. 

  • For further information regarding the processing of your personal data, your rights, and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy available at www.absent.tech. 

  • The Data Controller reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time. In the event of a substantial change, a notice will be posted on the Site. 

    We therefore recommend that the User reads this Policy each time they access the Site to ensure they are properly informed about the cookies used, how they are used, and for what purposes. 

  • Any disputes arising from the validity, interpretation or performance of this Cookie Policy, or related to the collection, processing or transfer of Personal Data, shall be submitted exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of the district of 4 

    Lisbon, without prejudice to mandatory legal provisions. 

    Date of last update: 11 December 2025