Cookies Policy – São Mamede Wine Project, Salto Bar & Salto del Caballo Guesthouse
Effective Date: 23. April 2025
Website: [https://smwp.wine]
This Cookies Policy explains how cookies are used on the website of the São Mamede Wine Project (SMWP), which also includes services provided by Salto Bar and the Salto del Caballo Guesthouse (B&B).
We value your privacy and aim to use cookies in a respectful, minimal, and transparent way — just enough to keep our website functional and improve your experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — like language preferences, whether you’ve accepted the cookie banner, or how many people have viewed a page.
What Cookies We Use (and Don’t Use)
We aim to keep our use of cookies simple and privacy-conscious.
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential site functions
- Understand general traffic patterns (such as pages visited and country of origin) using privacy-first analytics tools like Plausible or Google Analytics in anonymous mode
- Remember your cookie preferences
We do not use cookies to:
- Track you across other websites
- Serve targeted ads
- Build personal profiles
- Sell your data to third parties
Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline optional cookies (essential cookies will still function)
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:
- Delete stored cookies
- Block specific or all cookies
- Set alerts when a site requests cookie use
Third-Party Tools
We may use:
- Google Analytics, if active, configured with enhanced privacy settings (including IP anonymization and no advertising features)
These tools help us understand general site usage and improve our content — we do not use them for tracking or advertising.
Your Rights Under EU Law
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Be informed about cookies used on the site
- Consent to or refuse optional cookies
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To contact us with any concerns about data or cookie use, please write to:
Email: hello@smwp.wine
Policy Updates
We may occasionally update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or to comply with new legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.