Revision 1 - Last Updated: March 2021.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, usually in text files, stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to "remember" you and your preferences, whether for a single visit (using a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie"). Cookies ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and stay logged in. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first party cookies") or by third parties such as those serving content or providing advertising or analytics services on the website ("third party cookies").
HTML websites and emails may also contain other tracking technologies, such as "Web beacons" or "pixels". These are usually small transparent images that provide statistics, for purposes similar to cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, although they are stored differently on your computer. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.
Flash cookies, also known as objetos compartilhados locais, are designed to support Adobe® Flash compatible browser content. They are generally used to enable ads and video content on websites. Like other cookies, they store information on your device, some of which will be specific to Flash-enabled content. Cookies for Flash can only be deleted in Adobe Flash, not in your browser. For information on managing your privacy settings and deleting cookies for Flash, please see the following page:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager.html.
Usage of cookies
Rio Deserto Group uses cookies for various purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons, others provide a personalized experience for visitors and registered users, and some allow the display of advertising on selected third-party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded or when a user takes a specific action. Several cookies will only be set if you are a registered user, while others will be set whenever you visit or register on the websites.
The cookies used on Rio Deserto’s websites meet legal requirements and fall into the following categories:
- COOKIES STRICTLY NECESSARY
- PERFORMANCE/ANALYTICAL COOKIES
- FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
- SECURITY COOKIES
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES: These are those that allow you to browse the site and use essential features, such as secure areas, for example. These cookies do not store any personal information that can be used in product/service communication actions or to remember the pages browsed on the website.
Use of strictly necessary cookies on Rio Deserto Group websites:
- Identify you as a user connected to the websites;
- Remember information you previously entered in any order forms to pre-formulate new registrations;
- Make sure you connect to the correct service for when any changes are made to how the sites work.
PERFORMANCE/ANALYTICAL COOKIES: They collect information about how you use Rio Deserto Group websites, such as which pages you visit, if they have errors, errors in forms and others. These cookies do not collect any information that could identify you. All information collected is carried out in a codified, anonymous way and used only to help improve the way Rio Deserto Group websites work, as well as understand what interests users and measure the effectiveness of communication.
Usefulness of performance/analytical cookies on Rio Deserto Group websites:
- Provide statistics on how the sites are used;
- Check the efficiency of communication, not using this information to target ads when visiting other sites;
- Inform partners that one of our visitors has also visited their website. This allows our partners to improve their websites. We do not allow partners to use this information for commercial or advertising purposes;
- Help in improving the sites by measuring errors that may eventually occur;
- Make improvements and improvements to the websites resulting from the browsing behavior of users.
FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES: They are used to provide services or to remember navigation settings in order to improve users' visit.
Usefulness of functionality cookies on Rio Deserto Group websites:
- Remember, eventually, the settings you applied, such as layout, text size, preferences and colors;
- Remember, eventually, if we have already asked you if you want to fill out a survey so that it is not necessary to ask repeatedly;
- Possible live chats for support;
- Share information with partners so that, eventually, Rio Deserto Group can provide services. The information shared may only be used to provide the service. Product or function are not for any other purpose.
SECURITY COOKIES: Help identify and prevent potential security risks.
Where do we place cookies
Rio Deserto Group sets cookies in several different places on the services. These locations may include company websites.
Controlling cookies
You can restrict the use of cookies or completely prevent them from being set. Most modern browsers allow you to change cookie settings. You can usually find these settings in your browser’s options or preferences menu.
If you disable cookies, please be aware that some of Rio Deserto’s service features may not function properly.
On a mobile device, you can also adjust your settings to limit ad tracking.
Remember that you must not forget to configure all the browsers of your different terminals, such as tablets, smartphones, computers and others.
For the management of cookies and choices, the means to configure each browser are different. They are described in the Browser Help section, which will let you know how to change your cookie preferences.
Especially, regarding audience measurement cookies, you can also disable them.
For more information about setting cookies, go to: http://www.aboutcookies.org/
Do not track signals
Rio Deserto Group generally does not respond to or take any action regarding web browser "do not track" signals or other mechanisms that allow users to exercise a choice regarding the collection of personal information about online activities.
Specification of cookies captured on Rio Deserto Group websites
| COOKIES ANALYSIS | |||||
| COOKIE NAME | JUSTIFICATION | PROVIDER | DESCRIPTION | TYPE | EXPIRE |
| JSESSIONID | Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. | seal.godaddy.com | Preserves user states on all page requests. | HTTP | 1 DIA |
| PHPSESSID | Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. | riodeserto.com.br | Preserves user session state across all page requests. | HTTP | IN THE SESSION |
| __utm.gif | Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | google-analytics.com | Google analytics tracking code that records details about the visitor’s computer. | PIXEL | IN THE SESSION |
| __utma | Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | riodeserto.com.br | It collects data on the number of times after visiting the site, as well as the dates of the first visit and recent visits. Used by Google Analytics. | HTTP | 2 YEARS |
| __utmb | Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | riodeserto.com.br | Records a timestamp with the exact time the user accessed the website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit. | HTTP | 1 DAY |
| __utmc | Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | riodeserto.com.br | Records a timestamp with the exact time the user accessed the website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit. | HTTP | IN THE SESSION |
| __utmt | Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | riodeserto.com.br | Used to expedite requests to the server. | HTTP | 1 DAY |
| __utmz | Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | riodeserto.com.br | Collects data on where the user came from, when the search process was used, what was clicked on, and when the search term was used. Used by Google Analytics. | HTTP | 6 MONTHS |