Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Ricardo Freitas, operating as an independent creative professional, based in Portugal. Contact: mail@ricardofreitas.net

2. Legal Framework

Data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR) and applicable Portuguese legislation.

3. Personal Data Collected

Depending on the interaction, the following data may be collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Project information submitted via forms
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device type)
  • Analytics data (via Google Tag Manager and similar tools)

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and proposal requests
  • Providing professional services
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Ensuring website security and integrity

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Pre-contractual measures at the request of the data subject (Article 6(1)(b))
  • Legitimate interest in improving services and ensuring security (Article 6(1)(f))

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations.

7. Data Sharing

Data is not sold or shared with third parties except when required for service provision (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) or when legally required.

8. International Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., analytics or hosting providers) may process data outside the European Union. In such cases, appropriate safeguards under GDPR are ensured.

9. Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request rectification or erasure
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)

10. Security Measures

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this website.