Cookie Policy

MDIST Direct Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy, available at www.mdist.pt (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"). Accessing and browsing the website, or using its services, implies acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the Privacy Policy.

To make browsing easier and provide a better experience on the website, M DIST DIRECT, Lda., a private limited company registered at the Commercial Registry Office of Leiria under the sole registration and legal person number 515603481, with a share capital of €5,000.00 and registered office at Beco do Brejo S/N, Cave, Lagoeiros Marrazes 2415-315 Leiria, informs that it uses Cookies or other files of similar functionality (hereinafter referred to as "Cookies").

In accordance with internet communication standards, access to websites may involve the use of cookies. In any case, we inform you that M DIST DIRECT is responsible for the Cookies and for the processing of data obtained through its own cookies, in determining the purpose, content and use of the processing of the information collected.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to the user's device when they visit a web page. This information may be about you, your preferences or your device and is mainly used to make the website work as expected. The information usually does not identify you directly, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. The main purpose is to recognise the user each time they access the site, also allowing the quality to be improved and a better use of the site to be offered. In short: they aim to simplify your browsing on www.mdist.pt

Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet; they do not damage the user's equipment / device and, if enabled in your browser settings, help to identify and resolve possible errors in the operation of the site.

Use of Cookies by M DIST DIRECT

By accessing the site, the user expressly accepts the use of this type of Cookie on their devices. If you disable Cookies, your browsing on the site may not be optimised and some of the features available on the site may not work correctly

Specifically, M DIST DIRECT uses Cookies for the purposes set out below. If, in the future, M DIST DIRECT uses others for the purpose of granting more and better services, the user will be duly informed of this.

Cookies Used

M DIST DIRECT Cookies

Cookies created by M DIST DIRECT for the purposes of browsing the site, optimisation and personalisation of services

Third-party cookies

Cookies created by third parties (for example: advertising agencies or partners) to identify the user's interests through the products viewed or purchased on the site and to personalise the advertising offer.

These cookies may be created while browsing our site or when the user clicks on the advertising spaces on our site.

M DIST DIRECT does not control the cookies created by advertising agencies, which act on their own behalf.

As part of advertising partnerships, M DIST DIRECT may pass on to partners acting on its behalf data about purchases and products viewed on the site. We ensure that partner companies agree to process the information collected on our site exclusively for the needs of M DIST DIRECT and in accordance with our instructions, in compliance with Law 67/98 of 26 October on the Protection of Personal Data, and undertake to implement appropriate measures to ensure and protect the confidentiality of the data.

Types of cookies

Several types of cookies are used on our site, with different purposes. Some are necessary to ensure the usability of our site.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions taken by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so that we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and to see how visitors move around the website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

Functionality cookies

These cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not work correctly.

Advertising cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. They do not directly store personal information, but are based on the unique identification of your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will receive less targeted advertising.

Other types of Cookies and social media plug-ins (social buttons)

These social cookies are intended to allow users to share pages and content through third-party social networks. They also allow the advertising offer on social networks to be targeted.

Our site also uses social plug-ins or buttons. Social plug-ins make it possible to facilitate the sharing of pages and content from www.mdist.pt on the various social platforms. For example, they allow the user to "like" and share information from our site with their friends on social networks.

To do this, the plug-ins use cookies to track users' browsing, whether or not they are users of these platforms, and to check whether or not they are connected to the social network while browsing. These cookies also allow advertising offers on these platforms to be targeted.

For more information about the use of personal data in relation to social networks, the privacy policies of the third-party social networks in question can be consulted.

Cookies and machine identifiers to protect transactions

During an order, M DIST DIRECT or its service providers acting on its behalf may create cookies or collect information about the user's device, including information (technical attributes) necessary for the recognition of the equipment (computer, tablet or smartphone) for the purpose of protecting transactions (fraud risk prevention).

User settings to prevent cookies

In accordance with current legislation, we provide the information that allows the user to configure their browser to manage and maintain their privacy and security in relation to Cookies. Therefore, we provide information and links to the official support sites of the main browsers so that the user can decide whether or not to accept the use of Cookies.

You can change your cookie settings here or in your browser preferences, following the instructions in the links:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Safari
• Edge

For more information about cookies, including to find out which cookies have been installed and how they can be managed and deleted, the user can access www.allaboutcookies.org. If the user does not want their visits to websites to be detected by Google Analytics, they should access  http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.