Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how AROUNDCODE, UNIPESSOAL LDA collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of visitors to the website aroundcode.pt, as well as individuals who contact the company through the means provided on the website.

The processing of personal data complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), Portuguese Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August, and all other applicable legislation regarding privacy and personal data protection.

2. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data is:

AROUNDCODE, UNIPESSOAL LDA
Tax Identification Number (NIPC): 509 374 026
Registered Office: Rua Sacadura Cabral, No. 24-A, 2765-551 Estoril, Portugal
Email: geral@aroundcode.pt
Website: aroundcode.pt

3. Personal Data Collected

3.1. Data Provided Through the Contact Form

When using the contact form, the following data may be collected:

  • Name;
  • Email address;
  • Message content;
  • Any other information voluntarily included in the message.

Users are requested not to submit sensitive personal data or confidential information that is not necessary for handling their request.

3.2. Communication Data

When contact is made by email or other means, AroundCode may process contact details, communication content, and any information necessary to respond to the request.

3.3. Data Related to Business Relationships

In connection with proposals, contracts, or service provision, AroundCode may process:

  • Names and professional details of representatives or contacts;
  • Company name, job title, and professional contact details;
  • Information required to prepare proposals;
  • Contractual, administrative, accounting, and invoicing information;
  • Communications relating to the provision of services.
3.4. Technical and Usage Data

When using the website, certain technical information may be collected, including:

  • IP address;
  • Device type;
  • Operating system;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Date and time of access;
  • Pages visited;
  • Security and technical log information;
  • Cookie identifiers, where applicable.

The use of non-essential cookies depends on the visitor’s consent.

4. Purposes and Legal Bases

4.1. Responding to Contact Requests

Data submitted through the contact form or by email is used to review and respond to requests for information, consultation requests, or collaboration proposals.

Processing is based on the performance of pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject or on AroundCode’s legitimate interest in responding to communications received.

4.2. Preparing Proposals and Providing Services

Personal data may be used to prepare proposals, conclude contracts, manage projects, and provide contracted services.

The legal basis is the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

4.3. Compliance with Legal Obligations

Certain personal data may be processed to comply with tax, accounting, administrative, regulatory, or judicial obligations.

The legal basis is compliance with applicable legal obligations.

4.4. Website Security and Operation

Technical data may be processed to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website;
  • Prevent unauthorized access, fraud, or security incidents;
  • Diagnose errors;
  • Maintain technical logs;
  • Protect AroundCode’s legal rights.

Processing is based on AroundCode’s legitimate interest in safeguarding its website, systems, and users.

4.5. Statistics and Website Analytics

Where analytics or measurement services are used, personal data will only be processed after obtaining the visitor’s consent, unless the technology used does not access personal data or the visitor’s terminal equipment.

4.6. Marketing

The use of personal data for promotional communications or personalized advertising requires the data subject’s prior, specific, and freely given consent, unless another legal basis expressly applies.

Refusal or withdrawal of consent will not affect the normal use of the website or AroundCode’s ability to respond to contact requests.

5. Mandatory Nature of Data

Fields marked as mandatory in the contact form are necessary for AroundCode to assess and respond to requests.

Failure to provide such information may prevent submission of the request or AroundCode’s response.

6. Recipients and Service Providers

Personal data may be processed by service providers supporting AroundCode in areas such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance;
  • Email services;
  • Cybersecurity;
  • Form management and spam prevention;
  • Statistical analysis services, where authorized;
  • Accounting, legal, or administrative support;
  • Technology platforms necessary for the provision of contracted services.

These providers may only process personal data in accordance with AroundCode’s instructions and are bound by confidentiality, security, and data protection obligations.

Personal data may also be disclosed to public authorities, courts, or regulatory bodies where required by law.

7. International Data Transfers

Certain technology providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, AroundCode ensures that an appropriate legal safeguard is in place, including:

  • An adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission;
  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission;
  • Other safeguards provided for under Articles 44 and following of the GDPR.

Where external services or content such as maps, analytics tools, or digital platforms are used, processing may also be subject to the respective providers’ privacy policies.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

In particular:

  • Contact requests are retained for the period necessary to respond and follow up;
  • Pre-contractual information may be retained while there remains a reasonable possibility of establishing a business relationship;
  • Customer and supplier data is retained throughout the contractual relationship and for the legally required retention periods thereafter;
  • Accounting and tax records are retained for the periods required by law;
  • Technical logs are retained for as long as necessary for security, incident prevention, and troubleshooting;
  • Data processed on the basis of consent is retained until consent is withdrawn or the data is no longer necessary.

Data may also be retained for additional periods where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

9. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable legislation, data subjects have the right to request:

  • Access to their personal data;
  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Erasure of personal data where legally applicable;
  • Restriction of processing;
  • Data portability;
  • Objection to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • Withdrawal of consent;
  • Information regarding the origin of data where it was not collected directly;
  • Information concerning international data transfers.

The exercise of these rights may be subject to legal limitations, particularly where data retention is required by law or necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

Requests should be submitted to geral@aroundcode.pt.

AroundCode may request additional information strictly necessary to verify the identity of the requester.

10. Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, it may be withdrawn at any time.

Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

Cookie preferences may be changed through the “Manage Consent” option available on the website.

11. Complaint to the Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, data subjects may lodge a complaint with:

Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)

The CNPD is the Portuguese supervisory authority responsible for monitoring compliance with personal data protection legislation.

12. Data Security

AroundCode implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access;
  • Unlawful disclosure;
  • Alteration;
  • Loss;
  • Destruction;
  • Unlawful or accidental processing.

Despite these measures, no information transmission or storage system can guarantee absolute security.

13. Children’s Data

The AroundCode website and services are primarily intended for businesses and professionals.

AroundCode does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified without an appropriate legal basis, it will be deleted.

14. Links to External Websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

AroundCode does not control the privacy practices of those third parties. Users are encouraged to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

AroundCode may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The current version will always be available on this page together with the date of the latest update.

16. Contact

For any questions regarding privacy or personal data protection:

AROUNDCODE, UNIPESSOAL LDA
Email: geral@aroundcode.pt
Address: Rua Sacadura Cabral, No. 24-A, 2765-551 Estoril, Portugal

 

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