Last updated: 19th November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Browns Sports Resort (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It applies to all visitors, regardless of their location.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, enable functionality, and help us understand how users interact with our site.
Cookies may be:
We classify cookies into the following categories:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the site.
2.2 Preference (Functional) Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, region, accessibility options) to provide a more personalised experience.
2.3 Performance (Analytics) Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, errors).
We use this information to improve the performance and usability of our site.
2.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive:
We never use non-essential cookies unless you actively opt in.
You can manage cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Consent Management Tool, available on every page of our website.
You may:
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers we work with, such as:
Third parties may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We ensure all partners meet GDPR requirements, including data protection agreements where relevant.
We only keep cookies for as long as necessary for their intended purpose.
Typical duration categories include:
Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to the United States).
When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
We only work with third parties that comply with GDPR requirements.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Blocking all cookies may affect website performance and certain features.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact us:
Browns Sports Resort
Caminho dos Golfes,
Vilamoura, 8125-426, Portugal
Email: allison@browns-club.com
Phone: (+351) 289 322 740
You may also contact the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD) if you wish to lodge a complaint.