Privacy Policy

Please read the following text carefully to understand how the information you provide will be handled by Rita Gonçalves. Rita Gonçalves reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy, and therefore regular consultation of this document is recommended.

Protecting the privacy of personal data is a fundamental commitment to all data subjects who use our services. This Privacy Policy explains which personal data is collected, for what purposes it is used, how it is processed, with whom it may be shared, how long it is stored, and how to contact us in order to exercise your rights.

This page aims to inform users about the general rules applicable to the processing of personal data. All data is collected and processed in compliance with the legislation in force, namely Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 2016 (GDPR), transposed into national law through Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August, regarding the Protection of Personal Data.

To ensure your privacy as much as possible, we uphold the following essential values:

Rights of individuals: We respect your rights under applicable privacy legislation (including the right to access, correct or delete your personal data in accordance with the law);

Limited collection: We limit the information collected and used to what is strictly necessary to sell our products and services;

Information: We always inform you of the reasons and methods by which your personal data is used. This process is described in this Privacy Policy;

Security: We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data and require the same from third parties who work with us. Rita Gonçalves continuously tests her professional page.

Our Privacy Policy describes how we apply our fundamental values, how we use user data, and how we respect and protect each Customer’s right to privacy. Please read this statement carefully, as it establishes the basis on which we use your personal data when purchasing our services on our professional page.

The person responsible for collecting and processing your personal data is Rita Gonçalves, who provides support and determines which data is collected, as well as the means and purposes of its use.

Information is retained only for the period strictly necessary to provide the requested product, service, or information. When data is stored, we protect it through commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

Rita Gonçalves is responsible for ensuring compliance with legal requirements regarding data processing, as well as for liaising with the National Data Protection Commission.

Continued use of this page will be considered acceptance of our practices regarding privacy and personal information. If you have any questions about how your data and personal information are handled, please contact us at the appropriate email address: for matters related to Rita Digital Biz, contact: geral@ritadigitalbiz.pt. For matters related to Artisani Studio, contact: geral@artisanistudio.pt.

We do not share personally identifiable information publicly or with third parties unless required by law.

Personal data subject to processing includes: name, postal address, email addresses, contact numbers, tax identification documents, or information relating to electronic communications.

This Privacy Policy describes the rights you may exercise as a user. Among them is the right to withdraw consent, meaning that at any time you may object to or request the withdrawal of your consent for data processing.

You may unsubscribe at any time and request the deletion of your data by contacting the email address corresponding to the relevant business: geral@ritadigitalbiz.pt for Rita Digital Biz, or geral@artisanistudio.pt for Artisani Studio.

Personal data may also be processed to comply with legal obligations and for the investigation and detection of serious crimes.

Data may be used for other purposes, such as submitting complaints and suggestions, becoming aware of new products, services, and updates related to the business run by Rita Gonçalves.

Data will be stored only for the minimum period necessary to fulfil the purposes that motivated its collection or subsequent processing, as defined by law.

Rita Gonçalves respects the privacy of all users of her professional page and undertakes to protect any personal information that users choose to share, in accordance with national and European legislation in force.

In compliance with Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August and the GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679), we inform you that the personal data collected is processed under the responsibility of Rita Gonçalves, holder of taxpayer number 259.652.954, with registered address in Gondomar.

Rights of the Personal Data Subject

Without prejudice to the applicable legal conditions, users have the following rights regarding the processing of their personal data:

Right of access: You have the right to request confirmation of whether your data is being processed by Rita Gonçalves and, if so, to access your personal data and additional information. Upon request, Rita Gonçalves will also provide a copy of the personal data being processed.

Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction, alteration, or completion of your personal data whenever it is incorrect or incomplete. You may also update your profile directly. Please ensure that changes to your personal circumstances are communicated to us so that we can keep your data up to date.

Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to receive commercial communications at any time, either by following the instructions provided in such communications or by sending an email to Rita Gonçalves. If your data is used based on consent for purposes other than commercial communication, you may withdraw your consent by emailing geral@ritadigitalbiz.pt (Rita Digital Biz) or geral@artisanistudio.pt (Artisani Studio).

Right to restrict processing: You may request that the use of your data be restricted when:
– The processing is unlawful but you do not wish the data to be erased;
– The data is no longer needed for relevant purposes, but you require it for declaration, exercise, or defence of legal claims;
– You have objected to the use of your data based on legitimate interests and verification is pending as to whether such interests override your own.

Right to data portability: If your data is used to execute a contract and processed by automated means, you have the right to receive the data you provided in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, and you may request that it be transferred to another controller, where technically feasible.

Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data. In such cases, data processing will cease unless compelling legitimate grounds exist, or the data is required for legal claims.

Right to lodge a complaint: You may lodge a complaint at www.livroreclamacoes.pt if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully or contrary to this Privacy Policy.

Processing of Personal Data of Minors

Under Article 8 of the GDPR and Article 16 of Law No. 58/2019, personal data of minors may only be processed if the minor is aged 16 or over and has given consent, or if consent has been given or authorised by parental guardians.

Rita Gonçalves does not intentionally collect personal data from minors under 16 without verifiable parental consent.

If it is discovered that data from minors under 16 has been collected without legal consent, such data will be promptly deleted upon identification or notification.

For minors aged 16 or over, direct consent will be requested unless the law requires additional parental authorization.

For any questions regarding data processing of minors, contact: geral@ritadigitalbiz.pt (Rita Digital Biz) or geral@artisanistudio.pt (Artisani Studio).

Transfer of Personal Data

Data may be transferred outside the EU to improve the operation of digital platforms and/or service delivery. Where such transfers occur, they will be carried out strictly in compliance with applicable legislation.

Security of Personal Data

This page ensures that whenever personal data is collected or used, the information is encrypted using the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol. This technology protects data from fraudulent interception and minimizes associated risks.

Retention Periods for Personal Data

Under Article 5(1)(e) GDPR, personal data is stored only for the period strictly necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

Data may be retained for longer periods in the following situations:

– Legal obligations: Data may be retained for up to ten (10) years for tax and accounting purposes, under Article 123 of the Corporate Income Tax Code and Article 52 of the VAT Code;
– Legal claims: Data may be retained until the final resolution of judicial, administrative, or arbitration proceedings;
– Prevention of criminal offences: Data may be retained for purposes of prevention, investigation, detection, or prosecution of criminal offences under Law No. 59/2019.

After the relevant retention periods, data will be safely deleted or anonymised irreversibly.

Personal Data Breach

In the event of a personal data breach — accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access — Rita Gonçalves commits to:

– Assess the nature and impact of the breach without undue delay;
– Notify the National Data Protection Commission within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach;
– Inform affected data subjects whenever the breach presents a high risk to their rights and freedoms;
– Record all breaches internally, including facts, effects, and mitigation measures.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated at any time due to legal changes or to ensure better protection and accessibility for customers.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
– geral@ritadigitalbiz.pt (Rita Digital Biz)
– geral@artisanistudio.pt (Artisani Studio)

and ensure you specify the nature of your request.

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