Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PoliceDepartments.net, operated by VORTICEPACIFICO ENGENHARIA LDA (NIF/NIPC: PT518972895, Lisbon, Portugal), uses cookies and similar storage technologies on our website.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, store preference parameters (such as country navigation), ensure security, and serve relevant advertising.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Category | Purpose & Operation | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary (Essential) | Required for core website functionality, secure transmission, DDoS mitigation, and distributed cloud edge load balancing. Cannot be disabled in our systems. | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Functional & Preferences | Remember your selected country dropdown choices and language preferences across the directory. | Consent / Legitimate Interest |
| Advertising (Google AdSense) | Deployed by Google AdSense and certified advertising partners to deliver non-intrusive advertisements and cap ad frequency. | Explicit Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) where required |
3. Third-Party Cookies and Advertising Partners
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
You can manage and opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's official ad privacy center: Google Ads Settings.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser. Please consult the official guides for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome Cookie Settings
- Apple Safari Cookie Settings
- Mozilla Firefox Cookie Settings
- Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may degrade page loading performance or visual display.
5. Inquiries & Publisher Contact
For questions regarding our Cookie Policy, reach out to our legal department at legal@vorticepacifico.com.