Privacy & Cookies

Who We Are

Controller: SECUREGUARD, LDA (ZONA FRANCA DA MADEIRA)
Registered office: Rua da Alfândega, N.º 10, 4.º A, Ilha da Madeira, 9000 - 059 Funchal
Email: TODO: ADD EMAIL

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our website and respond to enquiries, such as:

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, message content, and any information you choose to provide

  • Technical data: IP address and basic device/browser information (for security and performance)

  • Cookies: Squarespace essential cookies (see Cookies section)

Why We Collect It

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide requested information

  • Operate and secure the website

  • Prevent abuse, fraud, or security incidents

  • Maintain basic logs required for reliable service operation

Legal Bases

Depending on the context, our legal bases include:

  • Contract / steps prior to contract: responding to requests and preparing proposals

  • Legitimate interests: operating, securing, and improving our website and communications

  • Consent: only where we explicitly ask for it (e.g., marketing communications, if enabled)

How Long We Keep Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiries: typically up to 6 months after last contact, unless a contract follows

  • Client-related communications: retained for the duration of the relationship and for required legal/administrative periods

  • Technical logs: retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting

Who We Share Data With

We may share data with service providers that help us operate the website and communications, such as:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and forms)

We do not sell personal data.

International Transfers

Squarespace and other providers may process data outside Portugal/EU/EEA. Where international transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards provided by the service provider (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable).

Your Rights

You may have rights under GDPR, including:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion (where applicable)

  • Restriction or objection to processing (where applicable)

  • Data portability (where applicable)

  • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (CNPD in Portugal).

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal data. No online system can be guaranteed 100% secure; however, we work to prevent unauthorized access and misuse.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help a website function properly.

Cookies We Use

We use Squarespace default cookies primarily for:

  • Essential website functionality (e.g., page navigation, security, load balancing)

  • Basic performance and reliability

We do not run custom advertising pixels or additional analytics tools beyond Squarespace defaults.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Last updated: January 2026