V|R Partners, headquartered at Rua Virgílio Correia, 4 – 7th left, 1600-223 Lisbon (Tax ID 513234420), owns the domain www.vrpartners.pt, where this Website is hosted.
V|R Partners is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its clients and Website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process your personal data. Please read it carefully to understand the conditions under which your data are collected and used.
This policy complies with Portuguese law (Law No. 58/2019 of August 8) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR). We recommend reviewing this statement regularly at www.cnpd.pt. Portuguese courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.
1. Scope
- This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process personal data necessary to provide services via the Website.
- Examples of services: newsletter subscriptions.
- Our goal is to deliver these services efficiently and seamlessly, describing the practices we follow.
2. Personal Data
- Personal data are any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including voice and image.
- Examples of personal data we collect: first name, last name, email address, and phone number.
- An identifiable person can be recognized, directly or indirectly, by reference to identifiers such as an ID number or other defining factors.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
- To analyze and respond to messages, customer support requests, and information inquiries.
- To send newsletters or other publications you have requested or may find interesting.
- To operate and manage the Website.
- To maintain a record of your contact details.
- For commercial purposes, such as data analysis and audits.
- To prevent fraud and secure our information systems.
- To adapt, improve, and modify services, identify usage trends, and measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns.
These processing activities are essential for your satisfaction and V|R Partners’ operations. They are carried out in accordance with applicable law and best practices. Your data will not be reused for purposes other than those initially identified.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to messages, support requests, and inquiries. | Specific consent | Name, phone, email |
| Send newsletters or publications of interest. | Specific consent | |
| Website operation and management. | Consent (cookies); legitimate interests | Cookies, IP address |
| Data analysis and audits. | Consent (cookies); legitimate interests | Cookies, IP address |
| Fraud prevention and security. | Legitimate interests | IP address |
| Service improvement and campaign analysis. | Consent (cookies); legitimate interests | Cookies, IP address |
5. Data Collection Methods
- Website forms
- Newsletter sign-ups
- Browser interactions
- Cookies
- IP address
- Email communications
V|R Partners processes your data lawfully and will not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties except as described in this Policy. Our services are not directed at children under 18 years of age.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored by your browser to identify your device and save preferences, without storing personal data.
- Personalize and simplify navigation
- Troubleshooting and site analytics
- System security
- Non-essential cookies require consent, revocable at any time
7. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures so that only authorized personnel can access your data. We use certified data centers and HTTPS encryption.
Data are hosted at Hetzner’s Nuremberg Datacenter (Gunzenhauser Str. 22–24, 90475 Nuremberg, Germany). No system is completely impenetrable.
8. Your Rights
- Access: confirm and view your data
- Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: delete data when applicable
- Restriction: limit data processing in certain cases
- Objection: object to processing
- Portability: receive data in a structured format
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You may lodge a complaint with the CNPD at www.cnpd.pt. Deleting data may affect service delivery.
9. Third-Party Disclosure
We engage third parties for maintenance, technical support, marketing, billing, and payment processing. They access only the data necessary for their tasks. We may also disclose data under a judicial order.
10. Third-Party Websites
This Website may link to third-party sites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. International Transfers
When transferring data outside the EU, we comply with adequacy decisions and safeguard requirements, never transferring to jurisdictions without adequate protection.
12. Minors
This Website is not intended for minors under 18 years of age. We ask that minors do not submit personal data.
13. Sensitive Data
Please do not send sensitive data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health data, or sexual orientation). Any such data received will be deleted immediately.
14. Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update this Policy at any time, and will announce significant changes.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Policy, email us at [email protected].
Dispute Resolution
- Lisbon Consumer Arbitration Center: centroarbitragemlisboa.pt
- Vale do Ave: triave.pt
- CIAB (Consumer Arbitration Tribunal): ciab.pt/pt
- CNIACC: cniacc.pt/pt
- Coimbra District Arbitration Center: centrodearbitragemdecoimbra.com
- Algarve Arbitration Center: consumoalgarve.pt
- Porto Information & Arbitration Center: cicap.pt
- Madeira Arbitration Center: madeira.gov.pt/cacc
Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small software tags stored by your browser to retain preference information without personal data.
2. Purpose of Cookies
Cookies help measure site usage and provide faster, more efficient navigation.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Persistent Cookies: remain in your browser for future visits, personalizing navigation.
- Session Cookies: temporary and deleted when the browser closes, used for traffic analysis.
4. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: deleted when the browser closes.
- Persistent Cookies: remain until expiration or deletion.
5. Information Storage and Processing
Data may be transferred and stored outside your country of origin, processed internally or by third parties under V|R Partners, with adequate safeguards (adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).
6. Changing Cookie Preferences
Modify your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
7. Cookie Categories and Purposes
- 7.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: essential for site functionality.
- 7.2. Analytical Cookies: anonymous statistics for site improvement.
- 7.3. Functional Cookies: remember user preferences.
- 7.4. Third-Party Cookies: measure ad effectiveness and personalize widgets.
- 7.5. Advertising Cookies: target ads to user interests and limit ad frequency.
- 7.6. Technical Cookies: exempt from consent under e-Commerce Law.
See allaboutcookies.org for more information.
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