NECI (Núcleo Especializado para o Cidadão Incluso) values the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting the personal information it collects through its website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data.

Information Collection

We collect personal information when:

• You fill in forms on our website, such as contact forms, donations or activity registrations.
• You subscribe to our newsletter.
• You contact us by phone, e-mail or other means.

The information collected may include name, e-mail address, telephone number and other information relevant to the service requested.

Use of Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you have requested.
• Send you communications related to our services, activities and events.
• Improve our website and services by analyzing user data and feedback.

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We do not sell, trade or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• When it is necessary to provide the requested service (for example, event registrations).
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal proceedings.
• With your explicit consent.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve the user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us to:

• Customize the content of the website according to your preferences.
• Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve our services.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect the functionality of the website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data and request a copy.
• Request that your data be corrected or updated.
• Request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
• Withdraw your consent to data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the means indicated below.

Links to Third Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and recommend that you read the privacy policies of each of them.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

• Address: Rua da NECI – Montinhos da Luz – 8600-119 Luz, Lagos, Portugal
• E-mail: info@neci.pt
• Telephone: +351 282 788 692*
  * Call to the national landline network.

Date updated: 18-10-2024