Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data of users (hereinafter referred to as the “User” or “Users”) collected in the context of the use of the website www.lisbonlaw.pt (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), by LISBONLAW Advogados (“LISBONLAW”), as the data controller.

The provision of your personal data implies knowledge and acceptance of the terms of this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is complemented by the Terms and Conditions.

The User may find detailed information regarding LISBONLAW’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy in the sections below:

Collection and Processing of Personal Data

Access to and use of the Website does not imply the provision of personal data by the User. However, the use of certain features of the Website may require the User to provide personal data.

Such data will be processed by LISBONLAW for the following purposes:

(i) Contact requests: personal data will be processed, based on your consent, to manage the contact established and to provide clarification and information requested by the User;

(ii) LISBONLAW collects personal data, namely when you send us an email or respond to an invitation, when you provide your business card, when you subscribe to our information or events, when you submit a job application, or when you engage our services.

User Rights

Under applicable law, the User may, at any time, request access to their personal data, as well as its rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, or object to its processing.

The User may also obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed and, if requested, be provided with a copy of the data undergoing processing.

Under the law, the User is also entitled to withdraw their consent to the processing of their data for the purposes indicated, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out based on previously given consent.

The User has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority regarding matters related to the processing of their personal data. In Portugal, the competent authority is the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados. For more information, please visit www.cnpd.pt.

To exercise any of the above rights, the User should submit a written request through the following contacts:

  • Phone: (+351) 218 080 550
  • Email: geral@lisbonlaw.pt
  • Address: Rua Castilho, 57, 5º Esquerdo, 1250-068 Lisbon

Retention of Personal Data

Personal data collected is processed in strict compliance with applicable legislation. Personal data will be retained according to the respective purposes and in accordance with applicable legal deadlines. Whenever there is no specific legal requirement, data will only be stored for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless the User exercises their right to object, erasure, or withdraws consent.

In What Circumstances Is Data Shared with Third Parties?

Lisbonlaw may share your personal data:

a) When using third parties to provide certain services, as such services may require access to your personal data. Any subcontracted entity will process personal data on behalf of Lisbonlaw and strictly in accordance with our instructions and the terms of the subcontracting agreement;

b) With third parties when deemed necessary or appropriate:
(i) under applicable law,
(ii) to comply with legal obligations or court orders,
(iii) decisions of supervisory authorities, or
(iv) to respond to requests from public or governmental authorities.

In any case, Lisbonlaw will take appropriate measures to ensure effective protection of personal data.

Security

Lisbonlaw makes its best efforts to protect Users’ personal data against unauthorized access. To this end, it uses security systems, rules, and procedures to ensure data protection and prevent unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, loss, or destruction.

However, it is the User’s responsibility to ensure that the devices used to access the Website are adequately protected against harmful software, viruses, and worms.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that identify the User’s computer on Lisbonlaw server. Cookies do not identify the individual user, only the device used. Cookies are not used to collect personal data.

This Website may use cookies to help determine its usefulness, interest, and number of visits, allowing faster and more efficient navigation and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

The cookies used on this Website include:

  • PHPSESSID – enables the Website to respond to user actions (e.g., form completion);
  • xms_user – used by back-office users;
  • __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmt, __utmz – analytics cookies that provide anonymous usage information;
  • __atuvc, __atuvs – cookies enabling content sharing via social media (AddThis).
    Users may accept, refuse, or delete cookies via their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the browsing experience.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to other websites. Lisbonlaw is not responsible for, nor does it endorse, the content of such websites.

Lisbonlaw is not responsible for any damage resulting from viruses that may affect the User’s equipment due to accessing or downloading content from the Website.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through Lisbonlaw Website.

International Data Transfers

Lisbonlaw may transfer personal data to third countries (outside the European Union or European Economic Area) where no adequacy decision has been adopted by the European Commission. In such cases, Lisbonlaw undertakes to implement appropriate safeguards to ensure data protection in accordance with applicable law.

Further information may be requested via geral@lisbonlaw.pt.

Complaints

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, the User has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their data violates applicable law.

Questions and Suggestions

Users may contact Lisbonlaw regarding any issues related to personal data processing or the exercise of their rights through:

  • Phone: (+351) 218 080 550
  • Email: geral@lisbonlaw.pt
  • Address: Rua Castilho, 57, 5º Esquerdo, 1250-068 Lisbon

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Lisbonlaw reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be duly published on the Website.

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