Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. Introduction

Maria João Rodrigues ("we", "our", or "company") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information when you use our services:

2.1 Information Provided Directly

  • Name and contact information
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Information about your business or project
  • Messages sent through our forms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Time spent on our site
  • Referrals from other sites

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Provide our services
  • Improve the user experience on our site
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you give us explicit permission
  • Contract execution: To provide our services
  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services
  • Legal obligation: When required by law

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • With service providers who assist us
  • In case of merger, acquisition or sale of assets

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are:

  • Essential: Necessary for basic site functionality
  • Functional: Remember your preferences
  • Analytical: Help us understand how you use the site
  • Marketing: Used for personalized advertising

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls and regular monitoring of our systems.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct incorrect or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data
  • Portability: Transfer your data to another provider
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data

10. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Union, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through our site or by email. The date of the last update will always be indicated at the top of this page.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +351 289 355 053
  • Address: Rua do Comércio, 32, 8135-125 Almancil, Portugal

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) if you consider that your rights have been violated.