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PRIVACY POLICY

GROWMATE is concerned about the privacy of its users, adopting all necessary measures to protect their personal data.

This Site is operated by GROWMATE – GROW YOUR COMPANY WITH OUR MATES, LDA., based at Rua do Carrascal 280, 1º esq, 2755-101 Alcabideche, Cascais, the entity responsible for collecting and processing your personal data, never transferring your personal data to any other entity without your express consent.

Why this privacy policy?

With this document we intend to make our Users aware of the general rules of privacy and processing of their personal data, which are collected, in strict respect and compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – “GDPR”) and Law no. 58/2019 of 8 August.

The provision of your personal data implies knowledge and acceptance of the conditions contained in this Privacy Policy. Therefore, by providing your personal data, the User is authorizing the collection, use and disclosure of the same in accordance with the rules defined here and in the applicable collection instruments

Who are the recipients of the Privacy Policy?

The Privacy Policy is applicable to any user of the GROWMATE Website, whether registered or not.

What type of personal data do we collect from our Users?

– Registered Users: Access to certain features requires prior registration. To register, the User is asked to provide some personal data (i.e. information of a personal nature that allows the User to be identified).

– Non-Registered Users: Non-Registered Users may make their personal data available to GROWMATE if they participate in actions that involve the collection of such data. In such a case, these rules will apply.

How do we use your personal data?

GROWMATE collects and processes personal data to manage the contractual relationship with the User, improve services, design new functionalities and adapt the Services to User preferences and tastes. The data provided may also be used to update your profile (for example: contacts, CV, etc.) We also use your personal data to communicate with you.

Without prejudice to Users’ rights, personal data will be stored for the legally permitted period.

How can you access or rectify your personal data?

Under the terms of the GDPR and Portuguese Law no. 58/2019, the User is guaranteed the right to access, update, rectify or delete their personal data.

Users can exercise the following rights at any time:

  • Right of access (Article 15 of the GDPR)
  • Right to data rectification (Article 16 of the GDPR)
  • Right to erasure of data (Article 17 of the GDPR)
  • Right to limit processing (Article 18 of the GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Article 20 of the GDPR)
  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
  • Right not to be subject to automated decisions (Article 22 of the GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (CNPD – www.cnpd.pt, Article 77 GDPR)

The exercise of these rights by the User must be carried out through a written request sent to the Data Controller via email at: privacy@growmate.pt.

Use of IP addresses and “cookies”, what does it consist of?

The GROWMATE Website may use “cookies” — small data files that a server sends to your browser when you access a webpage — to help us determine the usefulness, relevance, and number of visits to the Website.

Additionally, the GROWMATE Website may, at the User’s discretion, use cookies to store the User’s email address and password at the time of login, for the period selected by the User. This allows such information to be pre-filled, avoiding the need for the User to log in every time they access the Website.

Use of Third Party Advertising Networks?

All online advertisements displayed on the GROWMATE Website are managed by GROWMATE. However, GROWMATE may allow third-party companies to display ads on its Website, in which case those companies are responsible for the content and targeting of such advertisements.

How do we provide information to third parties?

As a rule, GROWMATE does not share Users’ personal data with third parties unless the User has given express consent. Whenever such sharing occurs, the User will be duly informed of the identity of the recipients and the purpose of the data processing, so that they can decide whether or not to authorize such sharing.

However, we may access and/or disclose personal data when required to do so by law, or when we believe that such access or disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights or property of GROWMATE, or ensure the safety of our Users.

How do we protect your data?

GROWMATE is committed to protecting the security of the personal information it provides to us, ensuring that your personal data will be collected under secure conditions.

However, despite our efforts to protect your personal data, there is always some risk that your data may be accessed by third parties.

Therefore, we urge you to regularly take precautions to ensure greater security while using the Internet.

Changes to our Privacy Policy?

GROWMATE reserves the right to make readjustments or changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. These changes will be duly published on the GROWMATE website. If the change is substantial and/or has implications for the way we use your personal data, you will be duly informed.

Questions and Suggestions?

For any questions, complaints or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email at privacy@growmate.pt .