Cookie
policy.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. Similar technologies, such as session storage, can remember information inside your browser without using a traditional cookie. Some are necessary for a website to function or remain secure; others can measure audiences, remember preferences or support advertising.

2. What this website currently uses

This website uses a small piece of browser session storage to remember when you close the seasonal offer, so the pop-up does not appear again during the same browser session. Google Analytics is planned but is not active on this version of the website.

Strictly necessary storage does not require consent where it is essential to deliver a service you requested. Before Google Analytics is enabled, this website will provide a consent control so visitors can accept or refuse analytics storage. Refusing analytics will not prevent access to the website or booking links.

3. Google Analytics

When enabled with your consent, Google Analytics will be used to produce aggregated statistics about website traffic and interaction. The information may include approximate location, browser and device type, pages viewed, referral source and interaction timestamps. We intend to use this information to improve the website and understand which content is useful to guests.

Analytics consent will be denied by default. Google Analytics storage will only be activated after an affirmative choice. We do not intend to use Google Analytics for personalised advertising.

4. Links to third-party services

This site contains links to external services. When you follow one of these links, you leave the Aires Hostel website, and the destination may use its own cookies or similar technologies under its own privacy and cookie notices.

These services are not embedded as tracking tools on the current website. Their technologies become relevant after you choose to visit or use them.

5. How to control cookies and browser storage

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. You can also clear site data, including session storage. Blocking strictly necessary technologies may prevent parts of a website from working correctly.

Browser help pages usually explain these controls under “Privacy”, “Cookies” or “Site data”. Because settings vary by browser and device, follow the instructions provided by the browser you use.

6. Legal basis and privacy

Under Portuguese electronic communications rules, storing or accessing information on a user’s device generally requires prior consent unless it is technically necessary to transmit a communication or provide a service expressly requested by the user. Any personal data connected with these technologies is also handled in accordance with applicable data-protection law, including the GDPR.

7. Changes and contact

We may update this policy if the website, its providers or applicable rules change. The date at the top shows the latest review.

Questions about this policy can be sent to welcome@aireshostel.com or to Aires Hostel, Rua de Baixo, 4, 9940-238 São Roque do Pico, Azores, Portugal.