Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how the website simonsays.studio, operated by Jorge Simão Photography Unipessoal, Lda. ("we", "us", or the "Data Controller"), uses cookies and similar technologies.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on the user's device while browsing a website.

They may be used to ensure the website functions properly, remember preferences, analyse website usage, measure campaigns, or provide content from external services.

For the purposes of this Policy, the term "cookies" also includes similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, and local storage.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We may use cookies to:

• ensure the operation and security of the website;
• remember user preferences;
• analyse visits and website usage;
• measure contacts, quote requests, and other conversions;
• assess the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;
• display external content, such as videos and maps.

Non-essential cookies are only used after obtaining the user's consent, where legally required.

Legal basis: strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interest of the Data Controller and on the technical necessity to provide the requested service. Other cookies (analytics, marketing, and third-party cookies) are based on the user's consent, pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Law No. 41/2004.

3. Types of cookies

Necessary cookies — Essential for the operation, security, and management of website preferences.

Analytics cookies — Allow us to understand how the website is used and assess its performance.

Advertising and marketing cookies — Allow us to measure campaigns, interactions, and conversions.

Third-party cookies — May be used by external services integrated into the website, such as video platforms, maps, or social networks.

Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted after browsing, or persistent cookies, which remain for a specified period.

4. Cookies and services used

The website may use the following services:

5. Third-party cookies and services

Some website features rely on external services, namely Google, YouTube, and Meta.

These providers may use cookies or similar technologies when their services are loaded.

Where consent is required, these technologies will only be activated after the user's authorisation.

For information about the processing of personal data, please also refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Managing your preferences

You can manage cookies in three ways:

6.1 Through our consent banner

When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or customise your choices. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.

6.2 Through your browser settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Instructions for the most common browsers:

Google Chrome – Support page
Mozilla Firefox – Support page
Safari (macOS) – Support page
Safari (iOS) – Support page
Microsoft Edge – Support page

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain parts of the Website from functioning properly.

6.3 Opting out of analytics data collection directly

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Changing or withdrawing your consent

Your consent is valid for 12 months or until you withdraw it. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

• clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of the Website; or
• clearing the cookies set by our domain in your browser, which will cause the cookie consent banner to appear again on your next visit.

8. Changes to this Policy

This Policy may be updated whenever there are relevant changes to the cookies, services used, or applicable legal requirements.

The current version will be available on this page, with the date of the latest revision indicated.

If we introduce substantial changes, we will request your consent again through the cookie banner.

9. Contact

Jorge Simão Photography Unipessoal, Lda.

NIF: 510 889 590

Rua Fernão de Magalhães, 2
1170-126 Lisbon, Portugal

Email: geral@simonsays.pt

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at the email address above.