Cookie Statement

bitee® (brand of DAAG Food Solutions Lda)

Last updated: 25 October 2025

bitee, a registered brand of DAAG Food Solutions Lda, headquartered at Rua Vale do Junco 109 Armazém B, 3770‑203 Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal, telephone +351 234 758 436 (hereinafter referred to as “bitee”, “we”, “our” or “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies (“Cookies”) on its websites, digital campaigns and online communications.

This Cookie Statement describes how and why we use Cookies, the types we employ and the control options available to users, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) and Law no. 58/2019, as well as the guidance of the Portuguese National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB).

1. What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. These files allow recognising your device, remembering preferences and improving the browsing experience.

Cookies may be session cookies, automatically deleted when you close the browser, or persistent cookies, stored for a defined period or until manually deleted.

We also distinguish between first-party Cookies, set by bitee, and third-party Cookies, set by external entities such as Google or social media platforms.

2. Why we use Cookies

We use Cookies for essential and legitimate purposes, including ensuring the technical and secure functioning of the website, remembering preferences (language, cookie consent, etc.), analysing website traffic and performance (via Google Analytics), improving content and communications based on aggregated and anonymous statistics, and supporting digital marketing campaigns and measuring their effectiveness (e.g., via social media tags).

We never use Cookies to collect sensitive personal data or to transfer identifiable information without a legal basis or consent.

3. Types of Cookies used

Strictly necessary: allow the basic and secure functioning of the website (session management, security, cookie consent). Legal basis: legitimate interest.

Functional or preference: store your choices and settings (remember language or region). Legal basis: consent.

Analytical or performance: collect aggregated data for traffic analysis and performance improvement (Google Analytics, without direct personal identification). Legal basis: consent.

Marketing or advertising: measure campaign effectiveness and enable personalised content (Meta, LinkedIn or Google Ads tags). Legal basis: consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow the use of third-party Cookies, such as Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA), to collect aggregated navigation and performance statistics, and Meta Platforms, LinkedIn Ireland or YouTube, for advertising campaign management and content sharing.

These third parties act as controllers or joint controllers of processing, according to their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reading their respective policies:

5. Duration of Cookies

Cookies may remain active for different periods: session Cookies expire when the browser is closed, while persistent Cookies remain until deleted or expire after the defined period. Exact retention periods may vary depending on the category and the entity responsible, being defined internally by DAAG Food Solutions Lda and reviewed periodically in accordance with the GDPR and CNPD guidance.

6. How to manage or delete Cookies

You can control and manage Cookies through several options: using the consent panel, when available, adjusting browser settings (most allow blocking, restricting or deleting Cookies) or through external tools such as www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Please note that disabling certain Cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

7. Changes to this Statement

We may periodically update this Cookie Statement. The most recent version will always be available on the bitee brand website and indicate the date of the last update. Significant changes will be communicated visibly on the website, in accordance with the GDPR and European best practices.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Statement or the processing of your personal data, contact us:

DAAG Food Solutions Lda (data controller for the bitee brand)

Rua Vale do Junco 109 Armazém B, 3770‑203 Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal

Telefone: +351 234 758 436

E‑mail: consumer@bitee-me.com