Casas do Sotavento – Around the Sun, Unipessoal, Lda (“Casas do Sotavento”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Company Information
Casas do Sotavento – Around the Sun, Unipessoal, Lda
AMI License: 10136
Address: Rua Jacinto José de Andrade 127, 8900-313 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
Phone: (+351) 281 544 123
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Property preferences
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Messages or inquiries submitted through forms
b) Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the website
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Cookies and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to inquiries and contact requests
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Provide real estate services and property information
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Send newsletters or marketing communications (only with consent)
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
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Legal obligations
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Legitimate business interests, provided your rights are not overridden
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data only when necessary with:
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Service providers (CRM systems, hosting, marketing tools)
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Legal authorities when required by law
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Business partners involved in real estate transactions
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and data security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve functionality
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Analyze traffic and performance
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Remember user preferences
Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Casas do Sotavento – Around the Sun, Unipessoal, Lda
Rua Jacinto José de Andrade 127
8900-313 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
Phone: (+351) 281 544 123
