COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide website owners with usage information.
2. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and saving your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|----------|---------|----------|
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | User session management | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Login authentication | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress | Stores language preference | Session |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes* | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
*Or equivalent, depending on the cookie consent tool installed.
Analytics Cookies (consent required)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymised data about page views, traffic sources, and general user behaviour. Google Analytics 4 does not store your full IP address.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|----------|---------|----------|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
Data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Functional Cookies
Our website uses Contact Form 7 for enquiry forms. Contact Form 7 does not set cookies on your device. However, data you submit through our contact forms (such as your name and email address) is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content Cookies (consent required)
Our website may include embedded content from third-party services such as Google Maps or YouTube. When you interact with this content, these services may set their own cookies on your device. We have no control over the cookies set by third-party services.
For more information, see: Google's Privacy Policy.
3. Cookie Consent
In accordance with Portuguese Law no. 41/2004 (transposing the ePrivacy Directive) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU 2016/679), non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese data protection authority (CNPD — Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados)
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or your personal data, please contact us at:
Moana Surf School
Email: info@moanasurfschool.com
Phone: +351 964 449 436
For full details about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy