Privacy Policy

Residents Desk respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable Portuguese data protection laws.

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

Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, Residents Desk acts as the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

If you have questions regarding this policy or your data, you may contact us through the contact details provided on the website.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary and proportionate, including:

  • Name (if voluntarily provided)

  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions or contact forms)

  • Information you choose to share in messages or inquiries

We may also collect limited technical data automatically, such as:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Browser and device type

  • Pages visited and interaction data

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us voluntarily

  • Legitimate interest – to operate, secure, and improve the website

  • Legal obligation – where required by applicable law

How We Use Your Data

Personal data is used strictly for:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Sending updates or informational emails (only if you opt in)

  • Improving website content and performance

  • Ensuring website security and proper functioning

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Cookies and Analytics

Residents Desk may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website usability

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Analyze content performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics or email delivery platforms) to support website operations. These providers process data in compliance with GDPR and under appropriate data processing agreements.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal data. However, no online system is completely secure.

Policy Updates

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

For more information, you can use our contact form.