Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file that is sent along with the pages of this website and stored by your browser on your device. The information stored may be returned to our servers or to the servers of relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device as you browse. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners.

Types of cookies we use

1. Functional / Technical Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as remembering your language preference, managing your session, and retaining items in a booking process. These cookies do not require your consent.

2. Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the site experience by collecting and reporting usage information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies are only placed with your permission.

3. Marketing / Tracking Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are intended to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are only placed with your permission.

4. Social Media Cookies

We may embed content from social media platforms such as Instagram. These platforms may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with the embedded content, which may be used for personalised advertising. These cookies are only placed with your permission.

Third-party services

The following third-party services may place cookies on your device when you use our website:

• Google Analytics — website usage analysis and statistics
• FareHarbor — tour booking and reservation management
• Complianz — cookie consent management
• WordPress — content management and session handling
• Instagram — embedded social media content

Cookies used on this site

Managing your cookies

When you first visit our website, you will see a consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Some features, such as the booking system, may not work correctly without functional cookies.

Your rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, and delete your personal data, including data collected through cookies. For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Company: Vela Brilhante, Lda.
• Email: info@carvoeirocaves.com
• Address: Largo da Praia de Carvoeiro, 8400 Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

Last updated: February 2026