Privacy Policy
JARDINS DO PAÇO – Landscape Architecture S.A., in the course of providing its services, needs to regularly collect certain personal data from its clients, with name, email, and address being clear examples (though not the only ones) of this necessity.
On the other hand, the interaction of the Data Subject through our Websites, Newsletters, or Social Media also requires, in some cases, the collection of personal information from the Data Subject for the use of services provided by JARDINS DO PAÇO, or in other cases, to improve the performance of the applications, the collection of data from their computer through small files commonly known to the public as cookies.
The Privacy and Personal Data Processing Statement helps you understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our services or visit our Websites.
You may obtain additional information or clarify any questions regarding this Privacy and Personal Data Processing Statement by sending your inquiries to:
JARDINS DO PAÇO – Landscape Architecture S.A.
Attn: Privacy Officer
Alfrapark Business Center | Estrada de Alfragide No. 67 | 2610-008 Amadora | Portugal…
or to the email address: [email protected]
Privacy and Personal Data Processing Statement
JARDINS DO PAÇO is committed to protecting the Data Subject’s privacy when using its products and services, as well as developing technology that provides the best and most secure online experiences.
Data Subjects are given the option to browse most of JARDINS DO PAÇO’s websites without the need to provide personal information. However, at times, information is required to provide services requested by the Data Subjects.
This Privacy and Personal Data Processing Statement helps you understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our websites and use our products and services.
By providing their personal data to JARDINS DO PAÇO, the Data Subject acknowledges and consents that such data will be processed in accordance with this Privacy and Personal Data Processing Statement and the rules and principles set forth in the respective terms and conditions of the services used. The Data Subject’s consent is given freely, specifically, informedly, and unequivocally, indicating their agreement to the processing of data concerning them.
To this end, regarding the processing of personal data, the Data Subject should read this Privacy Statement together with the Terms and Conditions governing the provision of the various products and services of JARDINS DO PAÇO. If JARDINS DO PAÇO intends to make any changes to this Statement, such changes will be posted on this page so that you can review the type of information we collect and how we use it.
Definitions
What is personal data?
Personal Data is understood as any information, of any kind and regardless of its format, including sound and images, relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (Data Subject). A person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identification number or to one or more specific elements of their physical, physiological, psychological, economic, cultural, or social identity.
Data Collection
What data is collected and generated by JARDINS DO PAÇO’s network or systems?
In the scope of providing the services for which it is contracted, JARDINS DO PAÇO will inevitably have access to confidential information, including member data, users’ personal data, articles, documents, multimedia files, among others.
This data is processed automatically, in compliance with applicable legislation and the conditions defined by the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD).
JARDINS DO PAÇO declares that the Personal Data it becomes aware of in the course of providing services will only be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, concerning the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).
When is personal data collected and generated?
In general, personal data is requested when the Data Subject subscribes to one of our products or services.
JARDINS DO PAÇO respects your right to privacy and does not collect any personal information about you without your prior consent.
Some personal data is mandatory for the provision of the service. JARDINS DO PAÇO will inform you of this requirement, and in the event of missing or incorrectly provided data, JARDINS DO PAÇO will not be able to provide the contracted service. The provision of incorrect or inaccurate data is the sole responsibility of the Data Subject.
What is the purpose of collecting personal data?
As a rule, the personal data collected from the Data Subject is intended for the provision and billing of Services, the management and evaluation of the contractual relationship with the Data Subject, the adaptation of services to the needs and interests of the Data Subject, the payment of services, information, marketing, or telemarketing actions by JARDINS DO PAÇO, affiliated companies or companies within the same group as JARDINS DO PAÇO, and third parties, as well as the inclusion of the Data Subject in subscriber lists.
Your personal data will also be processed to respond to your questions, suggestions, or complaints.
Who is responsible for processing personal data?
The person responsible for processing personal data is the Head of Administrative Services at JARDINS DO PAÇO.
Subcontractors, Communication, and Transfer of Personal Data
Personal data may be made available to courts and other competent authorities, strictly in compliance with the law, particularly when necessary for the resolution of billing disputes and for activities related to the protection of public safety, state defense and security, and the prevention, investigation, and detection of criminal offenses.
JARDINS DO PAÇO may also use subcontractors for all or part of the purposes identified above, as well as for the maintenance, hosting, and management of its IT systems and equipment, under the terms permitted by the legislation governing the processing of personal data. These entities are required to maintain confidentiality and ensure the security of the Data Subject’s data of JARDINS DO PAÇO to which they have access, and must not use this data for any other purpose, for their own benefit, or combine it with other data they possess.
What is the retention period for personal data?
Your personal data is retained only for the period necessary to provide the service or product, or to comply with JARDINS DO PAÇO’s legal obligations.
Cookies
What are Cookies?
“Cookies” are small text files stored on a device (computer, tablet, smartphone) through the web browser and are commonly used to retain information from website visits across different sessions (e.g., preferences, pages visited, etc.).
Cookies are used by most websites on the internet with the ultimate goal of improving the user experience.
What types of Cookies are used on JARDINS DO PAÇO’s websites?
Strictly necessary Cookies: allow you to navigate the site and use the applications and services provided by JARDINS DO PAÇO, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the services cannot be provided.
Analytical Cookies: allow the collection of aggregated data for statistical analysis and website improvement.
Functional Cookies: enable easy and personalized navigation by storing the user’s preferences regarding website use, so that settings do not need to be reconfigured on each visit.
Third-Party Cookies: on some pages of JARDINS DO PAÇO’s websites, there are components provided by third parties (e.g., YouTube videos, social media, etc.) that use cookies independent of those managed by JARDINS DO PAÇO.
Advertising Cookies: allow targeting of advertisements based on each user’s interests by collecting internet browsing habits. In this way, the ads displayed will match your needs.
Some Cookies used on the websites are automatically deleted from the device when the browser session ends (called “session cookies”). Other types of Cookies remain on your computer and allow it to be identified on your next visit to the site (called “persistent cookies”).
How can you block the use of Cookies?
Your browser allows you to manage cookies in the settings options, including the ability to block all JARDINS DO PAÇO cookies. However, blocking cookies will affect your user experience.
Which entities may have access to the information collected by Cookies?
The information collected by cookies may be used by JARDINS DO PAÇO, its subcontractors, or partners.
Special Cases
Marketing and Telemarketing
To inform the Data Subject about new products and services, JARDINS DO PAÇO may use the following methods: mail, phone, email, SMS, MMS, or any other electronic communication service, with the express consent of the Data Subject.
The Data Subject may withdraw their consent at any time by sending their request to:
JARDINS DO PAÇO Attn: Privacy Officer
Alfrapark Business Center | Estrada de Alfragide No. 67 | 2610-008 Amadora | Portugal
or to the email address: [email protected]
Data Subject Rights
Right to access, correct, object to, and delete personal data
Under applicable law, the Data Subject is guaranteed the right to access the data that directly concerns them and may request its correction or addition by contacting JARDINS DO PAÇO.
The Data Subject may also, at any time, object to the processing of their data, except for those strictly necessary for the provision of the service, and/or request the deletion of their data for marketing or telemarketing purposes or inclusion in subscriber and information service lists, by contacting JARDINS DO PAÇO in writing or via the email address: [email protected]
Personal Data Security
Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the Data Subject’s data is a constant concern for JARDINS DO PAÇO. Recognizing the sensitivity of this information, JARDINS DO PAÇO has developed and disseminated Privacy and Data Security Policies to all its employees.
JARDINS DO PAÇO has also appointed a Data Protection Officer to monitor compliance with these policies and has established clear rules for contracting the processing of personal data with subcontractors.
To ensure ongoing awareness among its employees and service providers of the rules applicable to data protection, JARDINS DO PAÇO periodically conducts training sessions for these individuals.
JARDINS DO PAÇO’s employees, as well as those providing services to the company, also commit not to disclose to third parties or use for unlawful purposes any personal information of Data Subjects that they become aware of in the course of their duties.
JARDINS DO PAÇO also has systems and teams in place to ensure the security of information, creating and updating procedures to prevent unauthorized access, accidental loss, and/or destruction of personal data.
JARDINS DO PAÇO is committed to complying with legislation regarding the privacy protection of the Data Subject’s data and to processing such data only for the purposes for which it was collected, as well as ensuring that this data is handled with appropriate levels of security and confidentiality, in accordance with applicable law and the provisions set forth in the General Data Protection Regulation.
To ensure the security of its services and network, JARDINS DO PAÇO reserves the right to monitor the performance and quality of the service and network in order to detect potential technical failures, transmission errors, threats, unsolicited emails, viruses, hacking, and other security vulnerabilities, without, however, exercising any human control over the content of the information transmitted through its network.
Although JARDINS DO PAÇO has implemented security measures for receiving data over the Internet, we warn that data transmitted online is not completely protected against potential deviations, and the communication of access credentials, passwords, confidential codes, and any sensitive information is carried out under the full responsibility of the Data Subject.
During the session on our websites, cookies that expire when the browser is closed are used. The use of cookies facilitates communication and the provision of the service you have requested. Most browsers allow the Data Subject to choose whether to accept cookies, so if you wish, you may refuse these cookies.
For your security, the options and actions performed on JARDINS DO PAÇO websites are recorded in logs.
You may, at any time, request the confidentiality of your data and withdraw your consent for it to be disclosed in JARDINS DO PAÇO’s or third parties’ phone directories or information services by contacting JARDINS DO PAÇO.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
The Data Subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.