COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

H&G GLOBAL, LDA uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (the “Website”) to ensure its proper functioning and to provide an optimal user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what cookies we use, for what purposes, the legal basis for each, and how you can manage your preferences.

Although H&G GLOBAL, LDA has offices in multiple countries, the Website is operated by the Portuguese legal entity, and all cookie-related matters are governed by Portuguese and EU law, specifically:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
• Lei n.º 58/2019 (Portuguese GDPR implementation)
• Lei n.º 41/2004, as amended by Lei n.º 46/2012 (Portuguese e-Privacy law)

International users are informed that local laws may also apply, but the legal basis for our processing is established under Portuguese and EU law.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as language or login status) for a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them on every visit.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• First-party cookies: Set directly by us.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics providers).

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary / Technical and Functional Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access to restricted areas, and remembering your session preferences. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly.

These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under Lei n.º 41/2004, Article 5(3), as they are strictly necessary for the provision of a service explicitly requested by the user.

2.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This helps us improve the Website’s performance and user experience.

We have configured Google Analytics to reduce the identifiability of data collected. For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies to support functionality such as embedded content, social sharing, or additional analytics. These cookies are set by third-party providers and are subject to those providers’ own privacy policies.

3. Consent Management

Upon your first visit to the Website, in the bottom left corner you will see a cookie consent banner. No non-essential cookies are activated before you give your consent.

Your consent choices are:

• Enable all: All categories of cookies will be activated.
• Save Settings: Only cookies you consent to will be used.

Your consent is recorded and stored. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

1. Using our cookie preference centre: Re-open the banner in the left bottom corner – this is the most reliable method.
2. Adjusting your browser settings: Note that blocking cookies in your browser prevents them from being stored on your device but does not formally withdraw consent previously given to us through our banner. Use the preference centre for a full withdrawal.

Browser settings guides:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Lei n.º 58/2019, you have the following rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies:

1. Right of access – to obtain confirmation of whether we process personal data about you, and to receive a copy.
2. Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
3. Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
4. Right to restriction of processing – to request that we limit how we use your data.
5. Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6. Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
7. Right to withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: Email: info@hg-global.eu

We will respond to your request within one (1) month. For complex or multiple requests, this may be extended by a further two (2) months, with prior notice.

5. International Users

This Website is operated under Portuguese and EU law. Users accessing the Website from outside Portugal or the EU acknowledge that cookie processing is governed by the GDPR and Portuguese law. While we respect applicable local regulations where required, the legal framework for this Website’s operation is based on EU and Portuguese law.

6. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated in relation to our use of cookies, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority:

Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) Website: https://www.cnpd.pt Email: geral@cnpd.pt

We would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns directly before a formal complaint is made.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as required by law. We will notify you of material changes via [e.g. a notice on the Website or updated consent banner]. The date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.

8. Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy:

H&G GLOBAL, LDA Email: info@hg-global.eu