Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website www.lamswoodcrafts.com (hereinafter "Site"), owned by LAMS Concept, SA (operating under the trademark LAMS Woodcrafts, hereinafter "we", "our" or "ours"). This Cookie Policy aims to clearly and transparently inform users of our Site (hereinafter "User" or "you") about the use of cookies and similar technologies. This policy complements our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.

When you access and browse our Site for the first time, you will be presented with an informational banner about cookies, where you can manage your consent preferences. Continued browsing after managing your preferences or accepting cookies implies your consent to their use, under the terms described in this Policy, for the categories of cookies that require consent.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website, when visited by a user, places on their computer or mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) through the internet browser. The placement of cookies will help the website recognize your device the next time you visit, remember your preferences (such as username, chosen language, or other settings), improve your browsing experience, and, in some cases, present advertising targeted to your interests.

There are different types of cookies, classified according to their origin, duration, and purpose.

3. Types of Cookies Used and Their Purposes

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies:

  • Purpose : These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site. They allow navigation through its pages, the use of its basic features, such as access to secure areas through login (if applicable), shopping cart management, and payment processing. Without these cookies, services that require them cannot be provided.
  • Duration : These are usually session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or short-lived persistent cookies (for example, to maintain the state of your shopping cart for a limited period).
  • Examples : User session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies, cookies to record shopping cart contents.
  • Legal Basis for Processing : The processing of data collected by these cookies is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the technical functioning and security of the Site, and on the need to execute the purchase and sale contract when you place an order .
  • Consequence of Refusal/Deactivation : Deactivating these cookies will severely compromise the functionality of the Site, and may prevent the use of certain features or services. 

Analytical (or Performance) Cookies:

  • Purpose : These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated information about how users use the Site. They allow us to count the number of visitors, identify the most visited pages, the average time spent on the site, traffic sources, and detect any errors or performance issues. We use this information to analyze and improve the performance of our Site and the user browsing experience.
  • Duration : These can be session cookies or persistent cookies (with variable duration, generally up to 2 years) .
  • Examples : Google Analytics cookies (such as _ga, _gid) or cookies from other web analytics tools. These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Site without personally identifying them.
  • Legal basis for processing : The processing of data collected by these cookies is based on your prior consent, requested through the cookie banner.
  • Consequence of Refusal/Deactivation : If you do not consent to the use of these cookies, we will not be able to collect this information to optimize the Site. Your basic browsing experience will not be affected.

Functional (or Preference) Cookies:

  • Purpose : These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you have made previously (such as your username, language preference, region you are in) and provide enhanced and more personalized features. For example, they can be used to remember your login details (if you consent), or to present relevant content based on your preferences.
  • Duration : These are usually persistent cookies (with variable duration, for example, up to 1 year).
  • Examples : Cookies that store language preferences, cookies that remember acceptance of the cookie policy, cookies that personalize the presentation of content.
  • Legal basis for processing : The processing of data collected by these cookies is based on your prior consent, requested through the cookie banner.
  • Consequence of Refusal/Disabling : If you do not consent to the use of these cookies, some personalized features of the Site may not function correctly, and you may have to reconfigure your preferences on each visit.

 Marketing (or Advertising) Cookies:

  • Purpose : These cookies are used to target advertising based on each user's interests and the number of visits they have made, allowing us to limit the number of times an ad is displayed. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be first-party cookies or third-party cookies (e.g., advertising networks or social media platforms).
  • Duration : These are generally persistent cookies (with variable duration, for example, up to 2 years).
  • Examples : Cookies used by platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram to display personalized ads on other websites or platforms, based on your browsing activity on our Site.
  • Legal basis for processing : The processing of data collected by these cookies is based on your prior consent, requested through the cookie banner.
  • Consequence of Refusal/Disabling : If you do not consent to the use of these cookies, you will still see advertising, but it may be less relevant to your interests. Your basic browsing experience will not be affected.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Site may integrate third-party content and features (for example, embedded YouTube videos, social media sharing buttons such as Facebook or Instagram, Google Maps, electronic payment systems, shipping companies). These third parties may install their own cookies on your device when you interact with these features or visit pages on our Site that contain this content.

LAMS Woodcrafts has no direct control over the cookies placed by these third parties, nor over their privacy or cookie policies. We strongly recommend that you consult the privacy and cookie policies of these entities to learn about their practices. Here are some examples of third parties whose cookies may be used and links to their policies:

The list above is exemplary and may not be exhaustive. We advise you to check the information about third-party cookies directly on their respective websites.

5. Cookie Management and Consent

On your first visit to our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that will allow you to:

  • Accept all cookies: Consenting to the use of all cookie categories described.
  • Reject all cookies (except strictly necessary): By not consenting to the use of analytical, functional, and marketing cookies.
  • Manage preferences: Individually choose which cookie categories (analytical, functional, marketing) you consent to.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the Site to function.

You can, at any time, change or withdraw your consent to the use of cookies (except those strictly necessary) through the cookie preference management link or tool that we provide on our Site (usually accessible in the footer or through a specific icon).

Additionally, most internet browsers allow users to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to accept, refuse, or delete cookies, or to notify you whenever a cookie is received. To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, consult your browser's help section.

Please note that disabling or blocking cookies, especially strictly necessary ones, may affect the functionality of the Site and prevent access to certain areas or services. If you block or delete all cookies (including essential ones), you may need to reconfigure your preferences on each visit, and some features may not operate correctly.

6. Updates to Cookie Technology and Policy

Cookie technologies and market practices are constantly evolving. LAMS Woodcrafts may, from time to time, update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the technology used, applicable legislation, or our practices. We recommend that you regularly check this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Any significant changes to this Cookie Policy will be prominently displayed on our Website or, if appropriate, through other communication channels.

7. Contacts

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights (as described in our Privacy Policy), please contact us through the following means:

  • Email: info@lamswoodcrafts.com
  • Postal Address: To the attention of the Data Protection Officer, LAMS Concept, SA, Rua 25 de Novembro de 1975, n.º 2, 2º A, 1495-156 Miraflores - Algés, Portugal.

For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.