Cookie Policy
Effective date: October 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when visiting websites. They are widely used to ensure web applications function smoothly, maintain user session state, and deliver customized content or affiliate tracking features.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
Required for fundamental website navigation, secure session management, and server routing. These cookies cannot be disabled as the website cannot operate properly without them.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymized statistical metrics regarding website usage, page load times, and vehicle search volume. This helps VORTICEPACIFICO ENGENHARIA LDA optimize system performance.
C. Commercial & Affiliate Referral Cookies
When you click on recommended spare parts, car rental offers, auto insurance quotes, or workshop search links, partner affiliate networks (e.g., AutoDoc, Amazon Automotive) may store a cookie to attribute referral sales. These cookies do not store personal identification details.
3. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control and disable cookie storage directly through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain functionality of the site.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4. Contact Information
For questions regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact VORTICEPACIFICO ENGENHARIA LDA at legal@vorticepacifico.com.