Privacy Policy
Your privacy is fundamental to us. Learn how we protect and process your personal data.
Last updated: January 1, 2024
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese legislation.
1. Data Controller Identification
Company Name: VS Advocacia - Law Firm
Address: Rua da Liberdade, 123, 1250-146 Lisboa, Portugal
Email: geral@vs-advocacia.pt
Phone: +351 21 123 4567
Tax ID: 123456789
2. Personal Data Collected
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identification data: Name, surname, date of birth, identification number
- Contact data: Postal address, email, phone number
- Professional data: Profession, company, position
- Navigation data: IP address, cookies, website usage data
- Legal case data: Information necessary for providing legal services
3. Processing Purposes
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- • Legal consultancy
- • Legal representation
- • Document preparation
- • Case monitoring
Communication
- • Response to information requests
- • Consultation scheduling
- • Newsletter sending
- • Promotional communications
Legal Obligations
- • Compliance with tax obligations
- • Document archiving
- • Money laundering prevention
- • Cooperation with authorities
Service Improvement
- • Satisfaction analysis
- • Website optimization
- • New service development
- • Statistical studies
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For promotional communications and newsletters
- Contract performance: For providing legal services
- Legal obligation: For compliance with legal and regulatory duties
- Legitimate interest: For service improvement and security
5. Data Sharing
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Collaborators and partners: Lawyers, solicitors, experts
- Service providers: Accountants, IT companies, postal services
- Competent authorities: Courts, Bar Association, tax authorities
- Authorized third parties: Only with your express consent
6. Retention Period
Personal data is retained for the following periods:
- Client data: 20 years after the end of the relationship (Bar Association Statute)
- Contact data: Until consent revocation
- Navigation data: 13 months (cookies)
- Tax data: 10 years (VAT Code)
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of Access
Obtain information about the data we process
Right of Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Restriction
Restrict data processing
Right to Portability
Receive data in structured format
Right to Object
Object to data processing
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Restricted access control
- Regular and secure backup
- Regular staff training
- Periodic security audits
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve the browsing experience. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies:
- • Essential: Necessary for website functionality
- • Functional: Improve functionality and personalization
- • Analytical: Help us understand how you use the website
10. Contact and Exercise of Rights
To exercise your rights or clarify doubts about this policy, contact us:
Email: privacidade@vs-advocacia.pt
Phone: +351 21 123 4567
Mail: Rua da Liberdade, 123, 1250-146 Lisboa
Supervisory Authority:
National Data Protection Commission (CNPD)
Website: www.cnpd.pt
11. Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be communicated through our website and, when applicable, by email. We recommend regularly checking this page to stay informed.