1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to site owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
Altus Private Transfers uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (booking form, language detection, region settings).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (language, region, currency) for a personalized experience.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
altus_region | Stores the selected region (Portugal or Switzerland) to display correct pricing and content. | Session |
altus-lang | Stores the selected language preference. | 1 year |
altusCurrency | Stores the selected currency (EUR or CHF). | 1 year |
altus_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again. | 1 year |
bookingData | Temporarily stores booking details during the reservation process. | Session |
clienteEmail | Stores email for booking confirmation display. | 5 seconds (auto-cleared) |
Analytics Cookies (Google)
These cookies help us understand website traffic and usage patterns.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users. | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies (Google Ads)
These cookies are used for advertising and remarketing purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google Ads conversion linker — tracks conversions. | 90 days |
IDE | Google DoubleClick — serves targeted ads. | 1 year |
test_cookie | Google DoubleClick — checks if browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies:
- Google Analytics & Google Ads: Google Privacy Policy
- Google Maps: Google Privacy Policy
- Firebase (Google): Firebase Privacy
5. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt-Out of Advertising
You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.
Important Note
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the booking process and language/region preferences.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage to store your preferences (region, language, currency). Local storage data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear it by clearing your browser data.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: March 2026
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Altus Private Transfers
Email: support@altustransfers.com