Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.

How we use cookies

We use cookies in three categories:

Essential cookies Always active

These are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. They include your session cookie, language preference, and your cookie consent choice.

Analytics cookies Consent required

Help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how long people spend reading, and broad geographic information. All analytics data is anonymised. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Advertising cookies Consent required

Used to show relevant advertisements on and off this site. Set by advertising partners including Google AdSense. If you decline these, you may still see ads but they will not be personalised to your interests.

Specific cookies we set

Cookie name	Purpose	Expires	Category
ea_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year	Essential
PHPSESSID	PHP session — keeps you logged in if applicable	Session	Essential
ea_lang	Remembers your language preference	1 year	Essential
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes users	2 years	Analytics
_ga_*	Google Analytics — session state	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics — distinguishes users	24 hours	Analytics
IDE	Google DoubleClick — ad personalisation	1 year	Advertising
NID	Google — ad personalisation	6 months	Advertising

Managing your preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below or using the Cookie settings link in the footer of any page.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the site works. For more information:

Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy as we add new features or services. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us or email hello@everythingalgarve.com.