Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 October 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on www.goncalo-fernandes.com.
The website is operated by Gonçalo Fernandes and hosted using Squarespace.
Cookies may be used to ensure the website functions correctly, remember preferences, and, where enabled, help improve the visitor experience.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the website's Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or pieces of information stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website.
Some cookies are temporary and expire when your browsing session ends. Others remain on your device for a defined period.
Similar technologies, including local storage, may perform related functions.
3. Categories of Cookies
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website's basic operation, security, and functionality.
They may support:
Website navigation
Security and fraud prevention
Cookie-consent preferences
Technical website functionality
Where the statutory requirements are satisfied, essential cookies may be used without prior consent under § 25(2) TDDDG.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
Where enabled, analytics cookies help measure website visits and understand how visitors interact with website content.
These technologies may provide information about:
Pages visited
Traffic sources
Website navigation
Device and browser characteristics
General website performance
Analytics cookies that require consent are only activated after valid consent has been provided.
Third-Party Cookies
Some embedded media or external services may use cookies or similar technologies.
These may include external video players, music services, or social media integrations.
Where legally required, such technologies will only be activated after visitor consent.
4. Squarespace Cookies
This website uses Squarespace as its website platform and hosting provider.
Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and optional analytics features.
The actual cookies used depend on the website's configuration and enabled integrations.
Further information is available at:
https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy
5. Cookie Consent and Preferences
Where optional cookies are used, visitors can choose whether to consent to their use.
The website's cookie-consent controls should allow visitors to:
Accept optional cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage their preferences
Where consent is required, the relevant technologies should remain inactive until valid consent has been obtained.
Consent may be withdrawn or changed at any time through the website's cookie settings.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can manage or delete cookies using your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to block certain cookies or remove cookies already stored on your device.
Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
7. Personal Data
Where cookies or similar technologies involve personal-data processing, the relevant provisions of the GDPR apply.
More information about personal data, legal bases, retention, and your rights is available in the Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated when website features, technologies, or legal requirements change.
The current version will always be available on this page.
9. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Gonçalo Fernandes
Email: goncalo-fernandes@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.goncalo-fernandes.com