COOKIES Policy

This Cookies Policy sets out how 40 48 Group (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use the 4048group.com website (the “Service”). This document also explains your rights and how to manage your cookie preferences in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive.

1. Purpose of Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device that store certain information when you visit a website. They serve various functions including enabling core functionality, improving performance, remembering preferences, enhancing security, and collecting usage statistics.

2. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings that may:

Refuse some or all cookies;
Notify you when a cookie is being placed;
Delete previously stored cookies.

Please note that if you disable all cookies, certain features or services of the Service may not function correctly or may be unavailable.

If you use our cookie settings tool to manage preferences, your choices will be saved via a cookie placed on your device. You must allow this cookie to be stored for your preferences to take effect. If you delete or block this cookie, or switch browsers or devices, your settings will need to be re-applied.

For further details on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Service. Without them, we cannot provide access to secure areas or basic functionality. These cookies are used for:

User authentication and login;
Fraud prevention and security monitoring;
Enforcing our Terms of Use and complying with legal obligations.

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Typical lifespan: Session-based or up to 24 months for security-related cookies.

b. First-Party Performance and Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the Service to remember your settings and preferences and support enhanced functionality. They may collect anonymised data for analytics and service improvement purposes, such as:

Measuring visitor interactions;
Identifying popular content;
Improving user experience.

Disabling these cookies may impact the performance and usability of the Service.

Typical lifespan: One day to 12 months.

c. Third-Party Performance and Functionality Cookies

At present, 40 48 Group does not actively use third-party hosted functionality. However, future integrations (e.g. embedded social media or video tools) may rely on external cookies. In such cases, third-party providers will be responsible for their own privacy and cookie practices.

Disabling these cookies may limit access to those features if introduced.

d. Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use advertising cookies or engage in behavioural advertising.

If we introduce such features in the future:

Advertising cookies may be used to limit the frequency of promotional messages and measure engagement;
Third-party providers may assist in delivering personalised content based on your interactions;
You will receive appropriate notice and the opportunity to opt out.

We support industry best practices through initiatives such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), DAAC, and EDAA.

4. Managing Your Preferences

You may manage your cookie preferences by:

Adjusting browser settings;
Using device-level advertising preferences;
Using any Cookie Preferences tools provided on our website.

Please note: cookie preferences are specific to each browser and device. If you clear cookies or switch devices, your settings may not carry over and will need to be re-set.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

40 48 Group
Av. Henrique Lopes de Mendonça n.121, 02
4150-394, Portugal
Email: liliana@4048group.com

Last updated: 13 May 2025