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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 October 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, what we use it for and what your rights are. By using this website or contacting us, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Data controller

The controller of your data is JMC Gonçalves, based in Lagoa, Algarve. For any question regarding your data, contact us at the email given at the end of this policy.

2. Data we collect

We only collect the data you voluntarily provide when filling in the contact form: name, email, phone, the service you need and the message you send us (optional).

If you accept analytics cookies, we also collect anonymous usage data, such as pages visited, device type and approximate location, to improve the site.

We do not collect sensitive data, nor do we automatically collect personal data for marketing purposes.

3. Purpose and legal basis

We use your data solely to respond to your request, prepare quotes and provide the services you ask for. The legal basis for this processing is your consent and/or taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell or share your data with third parties. Data may be processed by service providers that support us, always subject to confidentiality and data-protection obligations: Vercel (website hosting), Resend (sending contact-form emails), Google reCAPTCHA (protecting the form against spam) and, only if you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.

5. Retention period

We keep your data only for as long as necessary to respond to your request and to comply with applicable legal obligations. After that period, the data is securely deleted.

6. Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase or restrict the processing of your data, as well as to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).

7. Cookies

Essential: needed for the site to work and to remember your cookie choice. Google reCAPTCHA, which protects the contact form against spam, is also part of this.

Analytics (only with your consent): Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They are not used for advertising.

You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the "Cookie settings" link at the bottom of every page.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The version in force is always the one published on this page, with its update date.

9. Contact

For any question about this policy or about your personal data, contact us using the email or phone shown on the Contact page.

JMC Gonçalves
Lagoa, Algarve
geral@jmcgoncalves.com · +351 914 669 743
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