General Security and Privacy Policy
The protection of privacy and personal data is a priority for Sá & Cruz Lda. (hereinafter referred to as SUBMERSUS) and a clear commitment undertaken by us.
This policy concerns privacy practices within the scope of the activity carried out by SUBMERSUS, including portals, online sites and other services managed by this company. The personal data you provide to us during your interaction with the various services will be treated with the security and confidentiality guarantees required by the legal framework relating to the protection of personal data.
The portals and websites under the responsibility of SUBMERSUS, within the scope of the services provided, contain links to other websites under the responsibility of third-party entities. SUBMERSUS's privacy policy applies exclusively to the websites and services under its responsibility. When you access websites of other entities, even those under the responsibility of SUBMERSUS, you should read their respective privacy policies.
Access to and use of the services, portals, and websites under the responsibility of SUBMERSUS are free for the user, with SUBMERSUS presuming that the user has read, understood, and accepted the Terms and Conditions of use.
Any attempts to alter information, or any other action that may cause damage and jeopardize the integrity of the system, are strictly prohibited in accordance with current legislation. The user is obliged to scrupulously comply with applicable legislation, especially regarding cybercrime and intellectual property rights, and is solely responsible for any violation of these regulations.
Data Protection Officer
SUBMERSUS has appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted via email at dcruz@submersus.com or by registered mail with return receipt requested to:
Zona Portuária - Molhe Norte
(Antigo edifício da capitania)
Póvoa de Varzim 4490-163
Privacy
SUBMERSUS respects your right to privacy. The requested data is intended for the provision of the service you requested; no personal data is collected that is not necessary for the provision of the service or without your consent.
Interaction with SUBMERSUS services, portals, and websites does not require user information, except when, for expressly identified purposes, registration is declared necessary and authorized by the user in accordance with the following terms.
Responsible for Treatment
SUBMERSUS, as data controller:
• Ensures that the processing of your personal data is carried out within the scope of the purposes for which it was collected or for purposes compatible with those;
• Collects, uses and maintains only the personal data necessary for the purpose in question;
• Does not transmit any personal data for commercial or advertising purposes;
• Processes personal data for legally foreseen purposes or for the provision of services at your request.
Subcontractor
SUBMERSUS, as a subcontractor, undertakes to comply with the privacy and personal data processing agreements entered into with the entities responsible for data processing.
Types of Personal Data We Collect
The personal data processed by SUBMERSUS is of a diverse nature, considering the provision of services offered on electronic platforms and other services under its management.
Depending on the type of services provided, the following may be collected: IP address; name; age; tax identification number; civil identification number; identification document number; address; email address; and mobile phone number.
Personal Data Security
SUBMERSUS, in carrying out its activities, uses a set of appropriate security technologies and procedures to protect your personal data, preventing unauthorized access or disclosure, namely:
• Physical security measures, such as access control for employees, collaborators, and visitors;
• Logical security measures, in the component of access to systems and workstations through identity management, authentication, and privilege mechanisms;
Access to and control of your Personal Data
We allow, at your request, access, rectification, and erasure of your personal data. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
If the use of your personal data is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it, without compromising the validity of the data processing carried out up to that point.
Through the data protection officer (dcruz@submersus.com) you can request:
• Information about your data and its processing;
• The underlying purpose of the processing;
• The correction or updating of data;
• The erasure of data, without prejudice to the legislation applicable to the processing in question.
Personal Data File
Your personal data is kept by SUBMERSUS for the period necessary for processing, according to the respective purpose.
Retention periods may change when justified by public interest, historical, scientific or statistical reasons, with SUBMERSUS committing to adopting appropriate conservation and security measures.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
SUBMERSUS may use cookies and other similar technologies on its websites to improve the performance and browsing experience of its Users, increasing, on the one hand, the speed and efficiency of response and, on the other hand, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
The placement of cookies helps websites recognize the User's device on the next visit, often being essential for its operation.
The cookies eventually used by SUBMERSUS do not collect personal information that allows the User to be identified, only storing generic information, specifically the form or region/city of access, among others.
The cookies eventually used on SUBMERSUS websites and portals may be the following:
• Essential - necessary for browsing the website, guaranteeing access to private areas of the website, in order to allow the provision of services, notably session cookies.
• Analytical - necessary for collecting information for statistical analysis of website navigation and use, namely, Google.
• Social Networks - possibility of interaction with social networks, namely:
- Facebook;
- Wix;
The information generated by the use of cookies may be sent to third parties for trend analysis, navigation tracking and performance monitoring, without, however, identifying any person.
How to control the use of cookies?
Users can prevent the use of cookies in their browser settings. However, if you limit this option, the use of some features or the performance of certain tools may be affected.
Liability Disclaimer
SUBMERSUS cannot be held liable for any losses or damages under civil liability (including, but not limited to, consequential damages, lost profits, and moral damages, caused directly or indirectly) arising from the correct or incorrect use of its Services, websites, and their respective content by the user, including unauthorized access to the user's computer and information system by third parties.
The information disclosed should be viewed for informational purposes only.
The services, websites, and portals administered by SUBMERSUS contain content and services provided by third parties, and these entities are responsible for updating them. Therefore, SUBMERSUS cannot be held responsible for the complete accuracy and timeliness of any information contained on its websites.
The websites may contain links to websites operated by third-party entities over which you have no control and for which you assume no responsibility.
Viewing legal provisions on this website does not replace consulting the officially approved legal norms published in their original editions and formats (especially the Official Gazette or the Official Journal of the Union).
Changes to the security and privacy policy
These Terms and Conditions, which you should read carefully, may be changed, with the changes taking effect from the date of their publication on this website, with express reference to the date of the update.
Applicable law and competent jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with Portuguese law. The courts of the Porto area shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes arising from the interpretation and application of these Terms and Conditions.
Date of last update to the privacy policy:
May 22, 2020