This Privacy Policy describes how Quinta Essência collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users of its website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese law.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is:
Quinta Essência
Address: Rua da Paz 2, Fazendas do Cortiço
7050–011 Portugal
Email: contacto@aquintaessencia.com
2. Personal Data Collected
The website may collect the following personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Content of messages sent via the contact form
- IP address and browsing data
- Data related to newsletter subscription
3. How Data is Collected
Personal data is collected through:
- Contact form on the website
- Voluntary subscription to the newsletter
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Interactions with ads (Google Ads)
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact requests and inquiries
- Communication with clients and potential clients
- Sending newsletters and promotional communications (with consent)
- Managing service requests and quotes
- Statistical analysis and website improvement
- Digital marketing campaigns through Google Ads
5. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on:
- Consent of the data subject
- Execution of pre-contractual or contractual measures
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interest of the data controller (e.g., service improvement)
6. Sharing of Data with Third Parties
Personal data may be shared with:
- Website hosting service providers
- Email marketing platforms (for sending newsletters)
- Google (Google Ads and Google Analytics)
Personal data is not sold or transferred to third parties for independent commercial purposes.
7. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Some services used (e.g., Google) may involve transferring data outside the European Union.
In such cases, appropriate safeguards are ensured under the GDPR.
8. Data Retention Period
Personal data is kept only for the period necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact data: up to 12 months after the last contact
- Newsletter data: until consent is withdrawn
- Legal/fiscal data: for the period required by law
9. Rights of Data Subjects
Under the law, users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction or update
- Request deletion of data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing
Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)
To exercise your rights, please contact: contacto@aquintaessencia.com
10. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance browsing experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising campaigns (Google Ads).
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings or the consent banner.
For more information, please see the Cookie Policy.
11. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time.
Regular consultation of this page is recommended.
Last update: December 2025