Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Philippe Albert Beernaert, with registered office at Vale Vinagre 101X, 8375-029 São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, tax number (NIF) 242568920, hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, collects, uses and protects users’ personal data when they use the website valevinagre.eu, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the applicable Portuguese legislation.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller is:

Philippe Albert Beernaert

• Tax number (NIF): 242568920

• Address: Vale Vinagre 101X, 8375-029 São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves

• Email for privacy matters: info@valevinagre.eu

2. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED

Depending on how the website is used, the following personal data may be collected:

• Contact form: name, email, telephone, message sent

• Order/checkout process: full name, address, tax number, email, telephone, billing and shipping details

• Newsletter / commercial communications (optional): name and email

• Browsing and statistics (Google Analytics or similar): IP address, approximate location, device, pages visited, browsing time

3. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

• Managing orders and performing purchase and sale contracts

• Processing payments and issuing invoices

• Replying to contact requests and answering questions

• Complying with legal and tax obligations

• (Optional) Sending newsletters and promotional communications, subject to explicit consent

• Continuously improving the website experience and analysing website usage statistics

4. LEGAL BASIS

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a contract (online orders and sales)

• Compliance with legal obligations (invoicing, taxation, warranties)

• Legitimate interest (service improvement and fraud prevention)

• Explicit consent (only for newsletters and marketing communications)

5. NEWSLETTER AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (OPTIONAL)

If the user gives explicit consent, their data may be used to send news, promotions and exclusive communications by email.

The user may withdraw consent at any time, using the unsubscribe link included in every communication or by writing to: info@valevinagre.eu.

6. PROCESSORS AND DATA TRANSFERS

The Company may use external service providers (e.g. carriers, payment services, web hosting, email marketing platforms) solely for operational purposes and always subject to confidentiality agreements and GDPR compliance.

Data will not be sold or passed on to third parties for commercial purposes.

7. DATA RETENTION PERIOD

• Order and billing data: kept for the mandatory legal period (10 years – Portuguese tax legislation)

• Contact and support data: until the request is resolved

• Newsletter data: until the user withdraws consent

• Analytics data (Google Analytics): in accordance with Google’s policies, with anonymised data

8. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT

The user has the right to:

• Access, rectify or update their data

• Request erasure of their data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to processing or restrict specific purposes

• Withdraw consent (marketing only)

• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact:

📧 info@valevinagre.eu

9. DATA SECURITY

The Company implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or improper disclosure.

However, no system is 100% secure, so users should also follow good practices, such as using strong passwords and keeping their devices up to date.

10. COOKIES

This website uses cookies.

The detailed Cookie Policy is available separately at:

/politica-de-cookies/

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. The most recent version will always be available on the website, with the date of the last update shown at the end of the document.

Last updated: 19 October 2026