Commitment to transparency and protection of your personal data, fully compliant with GDPR.
Last updated: January 12, 2026
Executive Summary
Websites Algarve values user privacy. This policy details how we process your personal data, ensuring security, confidentiality, and respect for your rights in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for data processing is Websites Algarve. Any privacy-related inquiries may be sent to:
Email: hello@websitesalgarve.pt
Phone: +351 910 908 608
Location: Algarve, Portugal
2. Data Collected and Purpose
We collect only data strictly necessary for service operation and requested commercial communication:
Identification: Name, Email, Phone (for quotes and support).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device, and approximate location (via Google Analytics, only with consent).
Project Data: Voluntarily provided business information for consulting purposes.
Marketing: Newsletters or promotions require explicit opt-in consent.
3. Retention Period
Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
Contact/Customer Data: Kept during the commercial relationship or as legally required (e.g., invoicing).
Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn.
Analytics Cookies: As defined in the Cookie Policy (max 2 years for Google Analytics).
4. Third-Party Sharing
Websites Algarve does not sell personal data. Sharing occurs only with GDPR-compliant subcontractors:
Google Analytics (USA): For statistical analysis (with anonymized IP).
Supabase/Vercel: As secure hosting and database infrastructure.
5. Data Security
We implement advanced technical measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for all communications and databases protected with strict access controls.
6. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights, exercisable free of charge:
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (unless legal obligations prevent it).
Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
Objection: Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
7. Complaints
If you believe your data is not being lawfully processed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).