Last Updated: 20 February 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies Urban Studium uses on the UrbanStudium.info website, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Our use of cookies is governed by the EU ePrivacy Directive (implemented in Portugal through Law No. 41/2004, as amended), the GDPR, and Portuguese Law No. 58/2019. Under these laws, we are required to obtain your informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled because the site would not work without them. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| us_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| us_session | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve the website experience. These cookies are only placed if you consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that explains the categories of cookies we use. You can choose to:
Your preference is stored in a cookie (us_cookie_consent) so that we do not ask again on subsequent visits. Your consent is valid for 12 months, after which we will ask again.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Please note that disabling cookies through your browser may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
If you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics cookies may be placed by Google. Google's use of these cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation to minimise the personal data processed.
Our website may also embed a Google Maps iframe on the contact page. Google Maps may place cookies when you interact with the map. These are subject to Google's cookie and privacy policies.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Urban Studium
Santa Rita, R. Dr. Faria Sampaio 37
4445-671 Ermesinde, Portugal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 229 772 200