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Privacy & Cookie Policy

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Cookie and Privacy Policy

Scope of the Cookie and Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies exclusively to this website, which may be accessed through the domain www.ecosuncharters.com. The domain and related subdomains establish a secure connection with an SSL certificate (HTTPS). This website has been built to respect the user's privacy; therefore, personal data are processed in accordance with the laws in force in the European Union.

The ECOSUNCHARTERS privacy policy applies exclusively to the website and services under its responsibility. When accessing websites of other entities, even through websites under the responsibility of ECOSUNCHARTERS, users should read the respective privacy policies.

Data will not be processed for purposes other than those specified in each area in which it may be necessary to enter user data, such as contact forms. This Privacy Policy may be amended at any time by the team responsible for this website, in particular to adapt it to legislative changes that may occur.

The personal data provided during interaction with the various services will be processed with the security and confidentiality safeguards required by the legal framework relating to personal data protection.

Access to and use of the services, portals and website under the responsibility of ECOSUNCHARTERS are freely available to the user, and ECOSUNCHARTERS assumes that the user has read and understood the Terms and Conditions governing their use.

Any attempt to alter information, or any other action that may cause damage or jeopardise the integrity of the system, is strictly prohibited under the legislation in force. The user undertakes to comply strictly with the applicable legislation, particularly concerning computer crime and intellectual property rights, and is solely responsible for any breach of these rules.

Privacy

ECOSUNCHARTERS respects your right to privacy. The data requested are intended to provide the service you request. No personal data that are not necessary for the provision of the service, or for which you have not given consent, will be collected. Interaction with ECOSUNCHARTERS services, portals and website does not require user information, except where registration is declared necessary for expressly identified purposes and is authorised by the user in accordance with the following terms.

Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) may be contacted at ecosuncharters@gmail.com.

Controller

ECOSUNCHARTERS, as the controller, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of 27 April 2016:

  • Ensures that your personal data are processed for the purposes for which they were collected or for purposes compatible with those purposes;
  • Collects, uses and retains only the personal data necessary for the relevant purpose;
  • Does not transfer personal data for commercial or advertising purposes;
  • Processes personal data for purposes provided for by law or to provide services requested by you.

Processor

INPI, as the processor, undertakes to comply with the privacy and personal data processing agreements contracted with the entities responsible for data processing.

Use of Cookies on the Website

ECOSUNCHARTERS automatically collects information from the computer of anyone visiting the website through the use of cookies.

6.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are text files which may, depending on the user's settings, be stored on the storage drive of their device, whether a computer, tablet, mobile phone or any other device with Internet access, when they visit a website or click on an advertisement. Cookies are used to identify the device on which they are stored and remain active for a limited period of time.

6.2 What are Cookies used for?

ECOSUNCHARTERS may store cookies on your device to personalise and make browsing as easy as possible, as well as for statistical purposes, without providing such cookies, referral information or the user's personal data.

6.3 What types of Cookies do we use on this Website?

The website www.ecosuncharters.com uses three types of cookies:

  • Simple cookies: these cookies are necessary for the website to operate efficiently. They record the user's path during their visit without identifying the user and are automatically deleted when the user leaves the website.
  • Persistent cookies: these cookies are not essential for the operation of the website, but allow users to be identified whenever they access its pages, optimising their browsing experience. Persistent cookies remain on the computer until they are deleted by the user.
  • Analytical cookies: these cookies are used to analyse how users use the website and to monitor its performance. They are used only to compile and analyse statistics and never collect personal information.

The browser on your device allows you to restrict the use of simple cookies, persistent cookies or any other type of cookies. If you choose not to allow simple cookies, you may not be able to use our website or certain features.

In addition to cookies, we may also use pixel tags, which allow us to track the steps taken by users of our website.

These tags do not collect personal information and are used to collect data for statistical purposes.

For what purposes are users' personal data collected?

The website www.ecosuncharters.com collects data from users who browse it when they access that website or send a message through the contact form available on the website. The data collected are intended exclusively to process requests made by users and will not be used for purposes other than those for which they were collected.

Are personal data used or disclosed to third parties?

No. ECOSUNCHARTERS does not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties.

Who has access to the user's personal data?

We do not disclose any personal data of users to third parties without their consent, except where required by law. The data that you voluntarily provide in any of our forms will be strictly necessary to process your request. Given the diverse nature of the forms available on our Portal, each form will include more detailed information in its footer regarding the collection and processing of data.

Where are user data stored?

User data are stored on Portuguese servers located in the European Union. These servers are protected and maintained in accordance with the highest security standards and in order to comply with applicable privacy laws.

If you have registered on our website and wish to be removed from our database, you may exercise this right by contacting us through the various means available on the website.

This website is subject to constant monitoring and frequent software updates, and is protected by a firewall. All equipment and software underlying and adjacent to this website are configured and maintained by properly trained technicians. Accordingly, should a possible third-party attack compromise the privacy of user data, we will promptly take action to eliminate and correct the problem and communicate what happened to you.

Access to and control of your personal data

At your request, we provide access to, updating, rectification, restriction and erasure of personal data, in accordance with the law. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and the right to request data portability.

Where the use of your personal data is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it without affecting the validity of data processing carried out up to that point.

Through ECOSUNCHARTERS, at ecosuncharters@gmail.com, by stating the subject “Personal Data Processing”, or through the Data Protection Officer, you may request:

  • Information about the processing of your data;
  • Correction or updating of data;
  • Your data in an open format, where portability applies;
  • Erasure of data, without prejudice to the legislation applicable to the processing concerned.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint about the processing of your data with the CNPD — National Data Protection Commission.

What is the retention period for data?

Your personal data will be retained only for the time necessary for the purposes for which they are intended, as set out in this Privacy Policy.

All data provided to us or collected by us under this Privacy Policy will be erased one year after collection.

What is the retention period for personal data?

The personal data collected will be retained only for the period necessary for processing, in accordance with the purpose for which they are intended, after which they will be permanently erased.

By accepting the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, the user authorises the collection of these data.

Retention periods may change where justified by the associated public interest or by historical, scientific or statistical reasons. ECOSUNCHARTERS undertakes to adopt appropriate retention and security measures.

Changes to the Security and Privacy Policy

These Terms and Conditions, which you should read carefully, may be amended. The amendments shall take effect from the date on which they are published on this website, with express reference to the update date.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with Portuguese law. The court of the Lisbon area shall have exclusive jurisdiction, to the exclusion of any other, to settle any disputes arising from the interpretation and application of these Terms and Conditions.

Contact Details

If you have any doubts or questions about this Privacy Policy or ECOSUNCHARTERS privacy practices, please contact us at ecosuncharters@gmail.com.