Privacy Policy

Introduction

VALIS – ENGENHARIA E INOVAÇÃO, S.A. (“VALIS”) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting their personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your data when you visit our website, interact with us through our contact forms or use our services.

Data Collected

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Data provided by the user: name, email address, telephone number, company, etc., when you submit a form, contact us or request our services.
  • Navigation data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of access, etc.
  • Cookies: small text files that are stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.

Data Use

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your questions and requests for information.
  • To provide the services requested.
  • To improve our website and our services.
  • To send you information about our products and services, if you have given your consent.
  • To comply with our legal obligations.
  • To analyse traffic patterns and improve the content and usability of the website.

VALIS will retain your personal data for the period necessary for the provision of services, invoicing and compliance with legal obligations, as well as for marketing purposes related to our area of activity. Databases are safeguarded and protected to prevent any type of leakage or misuse, in accordance with the Intellectual Property Code and legislation in force.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

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

  • Performance of a contract: to provide the services requested.
  • Consent: to send marketing communications.
  • Legal obligation: to comply with our legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interest: to improve our website and our services and to analyse traffic patterns.

Data Sharing

We guarantee that your personal data will not be transferred to a third party company, let alone marketed. On the other hand, we cannot guarantee the absolute confidentiality of your messages sent by email, as their analysis is essential for the normal operation of the company and for security purposes.

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • With our service providers who help us manage our website, our IT systems and our services, and who are contractually obliged to protect your data.
  • When required by law or court order.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Session cookies: temporary cookies that allow us to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic patterns.
  • Analytical cookies: cookies that allow us to quantify the number of users and analyse website usage statistics.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.  

User Rights

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access: you can request access to your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: you can request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.  
  • Right to erasure: you can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. Your data may be deleted at any time, provided you express this wish in writing.
  • Right to restriction of processing: you can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability: you can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.  
  • Right to object: you can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.  

To exercise your rights, please contact us through the means indicated in section 9.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us by:

  • Address: Rua Inácio Perdigão, Lote 7, Zona Industrial, 2500-755 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
  • Telephone: +351 262 845 278
  • Fax : +351 262 845 280
  • Contact form: https://www.valis-inov.com/

Applicable Law

This Privacy and Cookie Policy is governed by compliance with the legislation in force, namely Law no. 67/98, of October 26, as amended by Law no. 103/2015, of August 24, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) no. 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, of April 27, 2016.

Changes to the Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website.

Date of last update: November 6, 2024