Privacy Policy

This privacy protection policy, personal data processing, and use of cookies represent a fundamental commitment to all individuals interacting with our company.
We recommend reading this document, which outlines our privacy policy, as we want you to be informed and understand how we handle the information you provide while browsing our website.

Access to and use of this website, www.casadapedrabranca.com, hereinafter referred to as the website, grants visitor status to the user.

Identification of the Website Owner

Casa da Pedra Branca, headquartered at Rua da Roda nº2, 2250-050 Constância – Portugal, owned by Henrique José de Aguiar Gama, with tax number 184692040, hereinafter referred to as Casa da Pedra Branca, is the legitimate owner and therefore responsible for the website. As such, it commits to ensuring the privacy of users’ personal data in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council, of April 27, 2016, concerning the protection of individuals regarding the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data (GDPR).

1. Definition

1.1. Personal data refers to any information, regardless of format or medium, including sound and image, related to an identified or identifiable individual. A person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, particularly through reference to an identification number or specific elements of their physical, physiological, psychological, economic, cultural, or social identity.

1.2. Cookies refer to the temporary storage of small text files that a website places on a user’s computer or mobile device through the internet browser. The placement of cookies helps the website recognize the user’s device on future visits.

2. Data Controller and National Supervisory Authority

2.1. Casa da Pedra Branca is responsible for collecting and processing users’ personal data, including determining which data is collected, how it is processed, and for what purposes.

2.2. The Portuguese supervisory authority is the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD): Avenida Dom Carlos I, nº134, 1st Floor, 1200-651 Lisbon, email: geral@cnpd.pt.

3. Collected Personal Data and Purposes

3.1. When accessing and navigating the website, a set of computer data is automatically collected and temporarily stored in specific files, which are automatically deleted after a certain period. The collection of this data is solely for technical purposes, such as connection configuration, system security, network administration, and website optimization. The data collected includes:

• IP address of the requesting processor;
• Geographical location information;
• Information about visits and website usage, including visit duration, page views, and navigation paths;
• Date and time of access;
• Name and URL of downloaded files;
• Volume of transmitted data;
• Transfer status information, including completion status;
• Browser and operating system identification data;
• Referring website;
• Search terms used to find our website;
• Name of the Internet service provider.

Before sharing another person’s personal data, you must obtain their consent for the disclosure and processing of their data under this policy.

3.2. While visiting the website, Casa da Pedra Branca may collect personal data provided by the user (e.g., name, email, and phone number, when filling out the contact form).

3.3. To complete the contact form, you will be asked to provide your name, phone number, email, subject, etc. A message box is also available where you can enter additional personal data.

3.4. Casa da Pedra Branca may offer visitors the option to subscribe to a free newsletter service. This service aims to provide subscribers with relevant information within the areas covered by Casa da Pedra Branca’s services. To subscribe, you must provide your email address. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by following the instructions at the bottom of each newsletter.

3.5. Personal data submitted through our website will be used for the purposes specified in this policy, including:

• Business communication;
• Website personalization;
• Enabling the use of website services;
• Sending statements, invoices, and payment reminders to partners;
• Sending email notifications requested by users;
• Handling user complaints related to the website;
• Maintaining website security and preventing fraud.

3.6. By using Casa da Pedra Branca’s website, the user agrees to this Privacy Policy as outlined in this section. If you do not accept this policy, please refrain from providing personal data through this website.

3.7. The user guarantees that the personal data provided to Casa da Pedra Branca is accurate and is responsible for communicating any changes.

4. Data Retention Period

User personal data will be retained for the period necessary to fulfill legal obligations. In the absence of a specific legal requirement, personal data will be stored for 12 years after the last modification, update, or interaction with Casa da Pedra Branca. After this period, the data will be deleted.

5. Storage of Personal Data

Personal data collected and processed by Casa da Pedra Branca is stored on limited-access, monitored, and controlled servers located in certified data centers.

6. Transfer of Data to Third Parties

The provision of certain services by Casa da Pedra Branca may require the transfer of your data to third parties, even if they are located outside Portugal. In such cases, Casa da Pedra Branca, with your consent through this policy, will strictly comply with applicable legal provisions, particularly regarding the adequacy of data transfers and the requirements for such transfers.

7. Data Security and Confidentiality

Casa da Pedra Branca is committed to ensuring the quality and integrity of the information provided by website users. It has implemented necessary technological and organizational measures to maintain data security, including authentication/access control systems (login and password), firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and logging of staff actions on user personal data.

8. Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance its service. Some cookies are essential to ensure the functionality provided, while others improve performance and user experience. You should not continue to access our website after the cookie alert if you do not agree with their use.

9. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable law, users have the right to access and rectify their data, as well as the right to request deletion, object to processing, and obtain restriction or portability where applicable. Users can also object to the use of their data for customer profiling, which may prevent them from receiving personalized offers or services. Additionally, users may request to stop receiving marketing and advertising communications at any time.

These rights can be exercised by contacting Casa da Pedra Branca:

• By mail: Rua da Roda, 2, 2250-050 Constância – Portugal
• By email: casadapedrabranca2@gmail.com

10. Social Media Links

We allow connections to social media, but we are not responsible for their privacy and security policies, nor for the processing of data once users connect to social networks. As these are external websites, applications, or systems, they are subject to their own privacy policies. These networks may record information about user activities online, including on our website.

We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policies of these social networks to understand how they use personal data and how to delete or limit data processing.

11. Applicable Law

In case of disputes or complaints related to this website, Portuguese law shall apply, regardless of any conflict of laws.

All legal actions or proceedings related to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to Portuguese courts.

12. Privacy Policy Updates

Casa da Pedra Branca reserves the right to modify this agreement without prior notice. Any changes will take effect upon publication on the website. The latest update date is indicated in the document’s footer.