COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: August 24, 2025
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to personalise content and optimise your experience on our website. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookie Management
You can control and manage cookies through your browser. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may become unavailable.
How to Control Cookies:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services
For more information: www.aboutcookies.org
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Duration |
| welladvisedco.com | cookies_consent | Records your cookie choice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (With Consent)
Help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously.
Note: Google Analytics may currently be inactive, but we maintain the possibility of future activation.
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Duration |
| Google Analytics | _ga | Identifies unique visitors | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _gid | Identifies unique sessions | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics | _gat | Limits server requests | 1 minute |
Social Media Cookies (With Consent)
Used when you interact with LinkedIn content through our website.
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Duration |
| li_sugr | Traffic analysis and professional interactions | 3 months | |
| lidc | Geolocation and routing | 24 hours |
Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics: Status: May be temporarily inactive, but we maintain the possibility of reactivation. When active, we use Google Analytics to analyze website usage anonymously. For more information: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- LinkedIn: We use LinkedIn functionalities when relevant to our professional consulting business. Privacy policy: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Managing Your Preferences
Advanced Cookie Banner
Our website uses an advanced cookie management system that allows you to:
- Accept All: Activates all cookie categories
- Reject: Keeps only essential cookies
- Settings: Allows granular choice by category
Detailed Settings
Clicking “Settings” allows you to manage individually:
# Essential Cookies (Always Active):
- Necessary for basic functionality
- Cannot be disabled
- Include cookie preferences
# Analytics Cookies (Optional):
- Google Analytics for anonymous statistics
- Help us improve the website
- Can be activated/deactivated individually
# Marketing Cookies (Optional):
- LinkedIn and social media
- Personalised content
- Can be activated/deactivated individually
How to Change Preferences
First visit: Banner appears automatically on main pages
Return visits: Click the ⚙️ Cookies icon in the bottom right corner
Settings: Individual choice by category
Immediate application: Changes are saved instantly
Consent Record
We maintain a record of your consent including:
- Date and time of choice
- Categories accepted/rejected
- Policy version – Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
- Analytics cookies: Consent (when Google Analytics is active)
- Social media cookies: Consent
Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. The date of the last update is at the top of the page.
Contacts
For cookie questions:
- Email: webinfo@welladvisedco.com
This policy complements our Privacy Policy and complies with GDPR and applicable Portuguese legislation.