Privacy and Cookies Policy
Last update: November, 2025
At Algarve Surveyors, protecting personal data and ensuring the privacy of all visitors is a key priority.
This page explains how personal information is handled, how cookies are used, and what rights are guaranteed under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and applicable Portuguese law.
Introduction
This Privacy and Cookies Policy describes how Algarve Surveyors collects, processes, and protects information obtained through the website www.algarvesurveyors.pt
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The company is committed to ensuring transparency, security, and lawful data handling practices at all times.
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Accessing or using the website implies full awareness and acceptance of this Policy.
Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing personal data is:
Rustikseason Unipessoal Lda trading under the name Algarve Surveyors
VAT: 514341092
Avenida José dos Santos Farias, n.º 139, Loja B, 8135-167 Almancil, Portugal
GPS Location: 37.083866, -8.032956
Email: pedro@algarvesurveyors.com Tel: +351 289 399 208
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Data Protection Contact:
Pedro Moreira – Certified Property Valuer
REG. PAI/15/072 – CMVM (Portuguese Securities Market Commission)
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The data controller ensures that all processing activities comply with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency established in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Categories of Data Collected
Only the data strictly necessary for the operation of the website and communication with clients is collected.
Depending on the interaction, this may include:
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Contact information such as name, email address, or phone number voluntarily submitted through contact forms or email communications.
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Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited, collected automatically to ensure site security and functionality.
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Cookies and similar technologies used to enhance performance, optimize navigation, and collect anonymous analytical information.
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Preference data related to cookie consent or user interface settings.
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Sensitive personal data is not collected through this website.
Purpose of Processing
The data collected on this website serves specific, legitimate purposes and may include:
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Managing and responding to requests, quotes, or enquiries submitted through the website.
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Maintaining and improving website functionality, performance, and security.
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Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations.
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Conducting aggregated, anonymous analytics to improve service quality.
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Sending occasional updates or informational messages, only when explicit consent has been granted.​
No personal data is used for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis and Retention
Processing of personal data is carried out on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent from the client or visitor;
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Legitimate interest in maintaining and improving services;
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Legal obligation to which the company is subject.
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described above or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Sharing
Algarve Surveyors does not sell or exchange personal data.
Information may only be shared with trusted service providers that support the operation of the website, including:
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Hosting provider: Wix.com Ltd., which ensures GDPR-compliant data storage and processing.
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Technical and analytics partners, if applicable, operating under confidentiality and data protection agreements.
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Regulatory authorities, where legally required.
All partners are selected based on their compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Subject Rights
All individuals whose data is processed have the right to:
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Request access to personal data held by the company;
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Request rectification or erasure of inaccurate or outdated information;
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Request restriction or objection to processing;
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Request data portability where applicable;
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Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
Requests related to data protection may be submitted by email to pedro@algarvesurveyors.com
The company undertakes to respond in a timely and transparent manner.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in the visitor’s browser to ensure website stability, optimize performance, and collect usage statistics. The website uses both essential cookies and, when enabled, analytical cookies.
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Essential Cookies
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These cookies are strictly necessary for basic operation:
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hs – ensures secure connection
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XSRF-TOKEN – prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks
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bSession – measures system effectiveness
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ssr-caching – indicates how the site was rendered
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server-session-bind – maintains server session consistency
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Analytics and Functional Cookies
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These cookies help improve performance and user experience:
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svSession – identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions (1 year)
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elementor and wpEmojiSettingsSupports – required for visual consistency within the Wix platform
Cookie preferences can be adjusted through the browser or the site’s cookie banner at any time.
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More information can be consulted at:
Policy Updates
This Privacy and Cookies Policy may be reviewed or updated periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page and will indicate the date of its most recent revision.
Contact
For all matters related to privacy, data protection, or this Policy, please contact:
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Algarve Surveyors
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Email: pedro@algarvesurveyors.com
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Tel: +351 289 399 208
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Attention: Pedro Moreira, Data Controller