Privacy and Cookies Policy

1. Data Controller Identification

The entity responsible for processing your personal data is:

GARCIA & SILVA LDA
Address: R. Primeiro de Maio 24, Sande (Vila Nova)
Email: geral@garciasilva.pt
Phone: +351 253 576 268
Website: garciasilva.pt/en

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Contact forms: name, email, phone number, and message;
• Newsletter: name and email;
• Google Analytics and cookies: information on how you use the website, including visited pages, browsing time, approximate location, and device used.

3. Purpose of Processing

The data collected is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries submitted through contact forms;
• Sending newsletters and promotional communications (subject to prior consent);
• Improving the user experience on the website through traffic and navigation analysis (Google Analytics);
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations, where applicable.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

• User consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, acceptance of cookies);
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (e.g., orders or information requests);
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Legitimate interests (e.g., website improvement via Analytics).

5. Data Sharing

Data may be shared with:

• Service providers: email marketing platforms, web hosting services, data analytics providers;
• Legal authorities: whenever there is a legal or judicial obligation.

Google Analytics is an external partner that processes data in accordance with Google’s terms and policies (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads).

6. Data Storage

• Data collected through forms and newsletters will be stored as long as there is a relationship with the user or until consent is withdrawn;
• Anonymized or statistical data may be retained for internal analysis.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data;
• Rectify incorrect or incomplete data;
• Request deletion or restriction of processing;
• Withdraw consent for newsletters or cookies;
• Request data portability;
• Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: geral@garciasilva.pt.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website uses cookies to:

• Improve browsing experience;
• Measure traffic with Google Analytics;
• Manage newsletters and user preferences.

The cookies used can be classified as follows:

8.1 Essential Cookies

Necessary for the basic functioning of the website (e.g., page navigation, security).
No consent is required.

8.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies

Collect anonymous information on how the site is used (e.g., visited pages, browsing time).
Enable us to improve user experience.
Example: Google Analytics.

8.3 Functional Cookies

Store user preferences (e.g., language, region).
Enhance website personalization.

8.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies

Used to display relevant content or advertisements.
Only active if the user provides explicit consent.

9. Google Consent Mode and Site Kit

If the user does not accept analytics cookies, Google’s Consent Mode ensures that:

• Google Analytics only collects aggregated and anonymous data;
• No cookies are stored that can individually identify users.

10. Changes to the Policy

This policy may be updated periodically.
The most recent version will always be available on this page.

Last updated: November 25, 2025