Privacy Policy — Dicionário Exaustivo

1. Introduction

Dicionário Exaustivo, Unipessoal Lda ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the website located at dicionario-exaustivo.com and describes our practices regarding the collection and processing of information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please refrain from using our website.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Dicionário Exaustivo, Unipessoal Lda
R. Boaventura Passos 34, 2º
8150-121 São Brás de Alportel
Portugal
Email: info@dicionario-exaustivo.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website:

Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when reaching out to us.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and referring URLs.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, and interaction patterns within the website.
Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookies section below.

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you regarding our services.
To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and performance of our website.
To analyze website traffic and user behavior in order to enhance the user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests.
To ensure the security and integrity of our website and prevent fraudulent activity.

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical information. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and allow us to remember your preferences.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies: Store your choices, such as cookie consent preferences.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website by collecting anonymous statistical data.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Dicionário Exaustivo, our users, or the public.

Any third-party processors we engage are required to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data in compliance with GDPR standards.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and applicable Portuguese data protection legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@dicionario-exaustivo.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections, access controls, and regular security assessments.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection practicable.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing. Contact-related data is typically retained for the duration of our communication and for a reasonable period thereafter.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be published on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Dicionário Exaustivo, Unipessoal Lda
R. Boaventura Passos 34, 2º
8150-121 São Brás de Alportel, Portugal
Email: info@dicionario-exaustivo.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), the Portuguese data protection authority, if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.