Privacy and Cookies Policy

 

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit the website https://grow-ing.pt/en/.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing the data is Grow-ing, accessible through the website grow-ing.pt.
For questions related to data protection, you can contact us through:
info@grow-ing.pt

2. Data We Collect

2.1 User-provided data

  • Name, email, and message submitted via contact forms.
  • Data provided when subscribing to newsletters or other communications.

2.2 Data collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited and browsing time
  • Cookies and similar technologies

2.3 Data collected by third parties (if applicable)

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Meta Pixel
  • Other plugins or tools installed on WordPress

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The data is used to:

  • Respond to requests submitted through forms
  • Send communications when authorized
  • Improve the website experience
  • Perform statistical traffic analysis
  • Ensure security and fraud prevention

4. Legal Basis for Treatment

We process personal data in accordance with the GDPR based on:

  • Consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies)
  • Legitimate interest (internal analysis, security)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics and marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • WordPress plugins that need to process data

We never sell personal data to third parties.

6. Data Preservation

The data is kept only for the period necessary for the intended purposes or until you request its deletion, always in accordance with applicable legislation.

7. User Rights

According to the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct incorrect data
  • Request erasure of data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

8. Cookie Policy

8.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored in your browser that allow you to improve the user experience and the functioning of the website.

8.2 Types of Cookies Used

Necessary Cookies

Essential for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
Ex.: session cookies.

Statistics/Performance Cookies

Used to analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).

Marketing cookies (optional)

Used for advertising campaigns, remarketing, and ad personalization.

8.3 Cookie Management

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser at any time.
If you use a consent banner on the website, you can adjust the options there.

9. Links to External Sites

We may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy whenever necessary. The most recent version will be available at grow-ing.pt.