Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Unified Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) applies to the website https://belzuz.com (the “Website”) and is designed to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC), and the specific national legal frameworks applicable in Portugal and Spain.
Where national legal requirements differ, such differences are expressly identified in dedicated, clearly signposted sections of this Policy. Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this Policy apply equally to users accessing the Website from Portugal and Spain.
Our Website (https://belzuz.com/pt/) uses cookies to improve our services, personalize content, facilitate user navigation, provide a better user experience, identify issues in order to improve the Website, and, additionally, to collect information about its use, namely statistics relating to traffic and performance.
This Cookie Policy aims to inform you, in a clear and precise manner, about the cookies used on our Website, specifying in particular their type and purposes, as well as how you may manage your preferences and withdraw your consent.
1. What are cookies?
“Cookies” are small text files placed on the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when visiting a website. Cookies allow the Website to recognize the user’s device and to store certain information, such as language preferences or visited pages.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the technical operation and security of the Website, while others enable additional functionalities or statistical analysis of website usage.
Please note that the complete disabling of cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain features of the Website.
2. Data controllers and scope of responsibility
2.1. General website management
The technical management of the Website, including the configuration, implementation and management of cookies and similar technologies, is carried out by:
BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P.
BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P., with registered office at Calle Núñez de Balboa, 115 bis, 1.º C, 28006 Madrid, Spain, telephone +34 91 562 50 76 and email address [email protected].
For these purposes, BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P. acts as data controller within the meaning of the GDPR.
2.2. Specific national processing activities
– Portugal:
Personal data collected through the Website that is specifically intended for BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P. – Portuguese Branch (Sucursal em Portugal) is processed by that entity as an independent data controller, in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
– Spain:
Personal data collected through the Website and intended for BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P. (Spain) is processed by that entity in accordance with Spanish data protection legislation and this Policy.
3. Types of cookies used
3.1. According to the managing entity
• First-party cookies: sent to the user’s device from the domain belzuz.com and managed directly by Belzuz Abogados.
• Third-party cookies: sent from third-party domains, such as Google Analytics or Cloudflare, which provide services to Belzuz and process the data collected for specific purposes (statistical analysis, security, performance).
3.2. According to duration
• Session cookies: stored temporarily while the user browses the Website and deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period, allowing the user to be recognized on future visits.
3.3. According to purpose
• Technical or strictly necessary cookies: ensure the basic functioning and security of the Website.
• Performance / analytical cookies: allow measurement of Website activity and usage, helping to improve its content and structure.
• Functionality cookies: store user preferences, such as the selected language.
Belzuz does not use behavioral advertising, direct marketing or profiling cookies.
4. Cookies currently used
| Cookie name | Domain | Entity | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | .belzuz.com | Cloudflare | Identifies legitimate web traffic and maintains site security by overriding IP-based restrictions. Essential for protection against malicious access. | 1 year | Persistent |
| _ga_T6646GW92K | .belzuz.com | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for statistical measurement and performance purposes. | 1 year and 1 month | Persistent |
| _ga | .belzuz.com | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and enables calculation of visitor, session and campaign data. | 1 year and 1 month | Persistent |
| wp-wpml_current_language | belzuz.com | WordPress / WPML | Stores the current language selected by the user, ensuring consistent navigation. | Session | Session |
5. Legal basis for the use of cookies
5.1. Common legal framework (GDPR)
Conforme al artículo 22.2 de la LSSI-CE y a los artículos 6 y 7 del RGPD:
• Technical or strictly necessary cookies: processing is based on BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P.’s legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in ensuring the technical, secure and continuous operation of the Website and does not require consent.
• Analytical and functional cookies: require the user’s prior, free, specific, informed and unequivocal consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Consent may be withdrawn at any time, as easily as it was given, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out until that date.
Spain-specific legal references
In Spain, the use of cookies is additionally governed by Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), as implemented by Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), and by the guidance issued by the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD).
5.3. Portugal-specific legal references
In Portugal, the use of cookies is additionally governed by Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), as implemented by Decree-Law No. 7/2004 of 7 January and Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August, in conjunction with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August, as applicable.
6. Cookie consent banner and preference management
When accessing the Website, users are presented with a cookie banner that allows them to:
✓ Accept all cookies;
✓ Reject all non-essential cookies; or
✓ Configure and customize their preferences.
Until a choice is made, only strictly necessary cookies are activated.
The banner provides clear information on cookie purposes and includes a direct link to this Policy and to the cookie preference management panel.
Users[CA1.1] may change or withdraw their consent at any time via the “Cookie Management” link available in the Website footer.
7. How to manage or delete cookies
Users may configure their internet browser to accept, refuse or delete cookies by following the instructions provided in the browser’s privacy or settings menus.
In the most common browsers, this can be done via the following paths, based on the official recommendations of their providers:
• Google Chrome: “Settings” → “Privacy and security” → “Site settings” → “Cookies and site data”.
Manage cookies in Chrome
• Microsoft Edge: “Settings” → “Cookies and site permissions” → “Manage and delete cookies and site data”.
Manage cookies in Edge
• Mozilla Firefox: “Settings” → “Privacy & Security” → “Cookies and Site Data”.
Manage cookies in Firefox
Note: Mozilla has announced that the Firefox browser will continue to be supported on Windows 10 after the end of Microsoft’s official support for this operating system (scheduled for 14 October 2025). Users will therefore be able to continue accessing and managing cookies normally via Firefox on Windows 10, without any functional impact.
• Safari (macOS or iOS): “Preferences” → “Privacy” → “Manage Website Data”.
Manage cookies in Safari
Más información: https://support.apple.com/es-es/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
For other browsers, please consult the “Help” menu or the provider’s website.
Please note that disabling cookies may limit the operation of certain Website functionalities.
Most modern browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature, which allows you to indicate that you do not wish your browsing activity to be tracked.
If you enable this feature or disable all cookies, some services may not function properly, and your preferences may need to be reset manually on each visit.
8. Consequences of refusing or disabling cookies
Refusing non-essential cookies may affect certain functionalities, namely:
• Content personalization;
• The accuracy and quality of Website usage statistics.
Access to essential Website content is not conditional upon acceptance of optional cookies.
9. Data transfers and third-party cookies
• Some cookies may involve the transfer of data to third parties, such as Google (USA).
• Such transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (Article 46(2)(c) GDPR), ensuring an adequate level of protection.
• Users are encouraged to consult the privacy policies of the relevant third parties:
• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/es-es/privacypolicy/
10. Cookie retention period
Cookies are retained only for the period strictly necessary to fulfil their respective purposes, as indicated in the table above. Upon expiry of the relevant period, cookies are automatically deleted.
11. Changes to the cookie policy
Belzuz may update this policy whenever relevant changes occur, namely in applicable legislation or in the cookies used. The date of the last update will be indicated at the beginning of the document.
Without prejudice, in the event of significant changes, Belzuz will notify users through a notice on the Website’s homepage.
12. Contact details and exercise of rights
Users may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and portability in relation to data collected via cookies through the following contacts:
Portugal:
BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P. – Portuguese Branch
Av. Duque d’Ávila, 141 – 1.º Dto.
1050-081 Lisbon
Telephone: +351 21 324 05 30
Email: [email protected]
Supervisory authority: Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) – www.cnpd.pt
Spain:
BELZUZ ABOGADOS, S.L.P.
Calle Núñez de Balboa, 115 bis, 1º C 28006 Madrid, Spain
Tel.: +34 91 562 50 76
Email: [email protected]
Supervisory authority: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) – www.aepd.es