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FOTOCLUB respects the user's right to privacy. Our commitment to adopting the best data protection and privacy practices reflects the value we place on the trust given to our company by everyone who shares data with us.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

FOTOCLUB is dedicated to providing photographic products and services to end consumers residing in mainland Portugal. The company respects the privacy of website visitors, the homepage located at https://fotoclubsun.wpengine.com, and the respective applications provided (Sunpics). 
This Privacy Policy aims to inform you of our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of any information you submit through our website or application. This policy briefly outlines the information we may collect, its potential uses, and other important topics concerning user privacy and data protection. All information related to users will be processed by FOTOCLUB in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of April 27, 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR).


Consent for Use

By submitting your personal information or other content through our website or editor, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and expressly consent to the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We collect only the information strictly necessary for providing quality service. This information helps us better understand the users of our website, our clients, and potential clients. We use this data to provide the requested services. The data provided will be used exclusively by FOTOCLUB for managing and processing orders, contact requests, and for information about our products and services. This data will be processed electronically and incorporated into a file owned by FOTOCLUB (Rua de Cidres, 1586 – 4455-442 PERAFITA). The data subject is guaranteed the right of access, rectification, modification, or deletion of their data. The request must be addressed to the data controller – FOTOCLUB, via email at hello@fotoclub.pt. We generally respond to requests within 30 days of receipt.

Responsibility for Data Processing

FOTOCLUB, headquartered at Rua de Cidres, 1586, 4455-442 PERAFITA, NIPC 501 245 596, is the entity responsible for the processing of your data collected on its various websites and through its registration and contact forms.

Data We Collect and Purposes


All information collected is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 
We will retain your information as long as necessary to provide you with our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. This also applies to any third parties with whom we share your information and who perform services for FOTOCLUB. 
When we no longer need to use your information and it is not required to be kept in accordance with our legal or regulatory obligations, it will be removed from our systems or anonymized so that it is no longer identifiable. 
When you register on our website, we collect personal data such as your name, address, email address, taxpayer identification number, etc. 
When you order products or services on our website, we will collect all necessary information to complete the transaction, including images, billing data, contact information, and delivery address. 
When you subscribe to FOTOCLUB's newsletter, we collect your name and email address. 
When you contact us to make comments, ask questions, or send feedback using the website's forms or Webchat, we collect your name, email address, and any comments, questions, or feedback. 
When you participate in our surveys, we may collect additional information.
 When you contact us by email, we collect your email address, any information contained in the email you sent us, and any attachments to the email. 
In general, the information you provide helps us contact you and respond to your questions or helps us deliver a quality service in line with your expectations. 
Please note that the content you upload to our platforms may contain personal information of third parties (such as images, shipping addresses, contacts, or other information). 
Keep in mind that to share this content with us (or with others, via features of our software, such as proof creation or preview functions), you must have express authorization from the individuals concerned. By submitting this data on our platforms, you are assuring us that you are authorized to do so. 
The content of the submitted data, essential for the production and delivery of orders and which may contain personal information concerning third parties, is collected and processed by FOTOCLUB solely for the purpose of fulfilling your orders and is stored for a maximum period of one year.

Newsletter Subscription

FOTOCLUB may send communications for direct marketing purposes, including using automated calling and communication systems that do not require human intervention (automatic calling devices), facsimile machines, or email, including SMS (short message services), EMS (enhanced messaging services), MMS (multimedia messaging services), and other similar applications. 
By being part of our database, you may receive newsletters with content related to FOTOCLUB, alerting you to promotional offers, advertising information, surveys, sponsored events, or announcements of changes and upgrades to our products and services. 
FOTOCLUB's newsletter is sent by email. By subscribing to the newsletter on the FOTOCLUB website or another location, you consent to the collection of your name and email address for this purpose. To ensure that the subscription was made by you, we will send you an email after the subscription, asking you to confirm your authorization for the collection and storage of your personal data for this purpose. 
FOTOCLUB's newsletters contain tracking pixels. These pixels are codes included in the email to generate statistical data we need to evaluate the success of the email delivery. Based on this data, we can see if the email was opened and which links you clicked on. 
The newsletter subscription can be canceled at any time by simply clicking on the link in the footer of the email. If you do so, your data will no longer be processed for this purpose. In the footer of the email, you will also find another link that you can use to modify or update your data. 
The data you provide will be stored in an encrypted subscriber database until you request its deletion.

Contact Form

To send messages through the contact form available on the "Contacts" page of the FOTOCLUB.pt website, you must enter your name and email address. These details will only be used to manage your contact request and will not be processed for any other purpose once the initial contact process has been completed.

Concerning Children

We do not intentionally collect Personal Information about visitors under the age of 18.

Other Websites

Any link you may find on our website referring to any other website or location is for your own interest and does not imply our endorsement of that website or its content. Please note that the terms of our Privacy Policy do not extend to these other websites. 

Disclosure of Commercial and Personal Information

Unless otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, FOTOCLUB does not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties and will not disclose any information you provide to us unless we are required to do so.
We may share your commercial information or other data provided with third parties to enable us to deliver the products and services requested through the website, such as companies that transport your orders. 
In situations where we share part or all of your information with other companies under common control, such as subsidiaries, joint ventures, affiliates, or partners, they will be required to adhere to and respect this Privacy Policy. 
If FOTOCLUB is acquired by another company, that company will own the information we have collected and will respect the rights and obligations described in this Privacy Policy.

Right of Access and Withdrawal of Consent

As the data subject, you have the right to know if FOTOCLUB is processing data that concerns you, and if that is the case, you have the right to access, update, correct inaccurate data, or request its deletion. 
You can exercise these rights by sending a written communication to FOTOCLUB at Rua de Cidres, 1586, 4455-442 PERAFITA, or by email to hello@fotoclub.pt. 
In all FOTOCLUB newsletters, you can also directly update your data or cancel your subscription via the links included in the footer of the emails. By exercising these options, your data will either stop being processed or be immediately updated, depending on the option chosen. 
The subsequent withdrawal of consent for the processing of your data does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on the consent previously given.

Right to File a Complaint

The data subject has the right to file a complaint regarding any issue related to the processing of their data with FOTOCLUB by emailing hello@fotoclub.pt. 

Additionally, the data subject has the right to file a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD).

Protection of Your Personal Data

What measures has FOTOCLUB adopted to ensure the security of your personal data? 
FOTOCLUB is committed to taking all measures within its reach to protect the data provided by its customers.
 With this concern, security measures, both technical and organizational, have been adopted to protect your personal data from dissemination, loss, or misuse. 
In this regard, all FOTOCLUB websites, as well as all data collection forms, require encrypted browser sessions, and all data is securely stored in FOTOCLUB's systems, protected by appropriate security measures. 
Additionally, all third parties with whom we share your data, in order to provide the best service, are required to implement technical security measures and ensure in writing that the requirements stipulated by the applicable laws are met. 
Despite the security measures adopted by FOTOCLUB, we warn our customers who browse the internet that they should take additional security measures, such as working with updated systems, having active firewalls, and using computers protected by antivirus and anti-spyware systems, ensuring the authenticity of the websites they visit. 
Although FOTOCLUB has taken significant steps to ensure that no information provided to us is intercepted, viewed, used, or disclosed by unauthorized individuals, you should be aware that FOTOCLUB cannot completely eliminate security risks associated with your information. In the unlikely event of a security breach originating from our systems, FOTOCLUB has established diagnostic and damage containment protocols, committing to inform all affected individuals as well as the regulatory authority, in accordance with the applicable regulations.

How long do we keep your data?

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the products you requested or for other essential purposes, such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

COOKIE POLICY

WHAT ARE COOKIES 
Cookies are small text files that may be used by websites to make the user's experience more efficient. The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the functioning of the site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission. This website uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by independent services that appear on our pages. 
TYPES OF COOKIES
 On FOTOCLUB websites, two types of cookies may be used: 
Persistent Cookies – These are stored in your browser on your devices (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) and are used whenever you revisit our website. They allow for a more personalized and tailored experience according to the user's interests. 
Session Cookies – These are only kept in the cookie file of your browser while you navigate the site and are deleted when the session ends. The information collected by these cookies helps analyze traffic patterns on the internet, which assists us in identifying issues and providing a better browsing experience. 
PURPOSE OF COOKIES 
The cookies we use can be: 
Necessary – These are essential for the functioning of the services provided on the sites and are generally active only during the session, enabling us to identify the user. 
Analytical – These help improve the site's performance by analyzing how it is used by visitors. They may be active only during the user's session or persistently. 
Functional – These store the visitor's preferences for using the site and prevent them from having to reconfigure the site on each visit. They are active either during the session or persistently. 
Advertising – These collect information about the user's browsing habits to show advertisements tailored to their needs and interests and to avoid showing the same ads too often. They remain active persistently for a limited period. 
Third-Party – These measure the use of third-party applications and the effectiveness of advertising served by those entities. They may also be used to personalize site applications with user data. 
HOW TO DISABLE/REMOVE COOKIES 
All browsers allow users to accept, reject, or delete cookies. You can do this in the "preferences" or "options" menu of the browser you use on your computer or mobile device. In the help section of your browser, you will also find information on how to enable "private mode" or unblock specific cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect browsing on the site, preventing certain services from functioning properly. In the help section of your browser, you will find more information on how to enable "private mode" or unblock specific cookies. 
WHAT WE COLLECT 
Through cookies, we collect information about visitors that is automatically stored in log files on our server. This information may include data about the browser used, the operating system of the access device, the source website of the visit, the date and time of access, the IP address, the internet service provider used by the visitor, and other similar information. Through cookies, FOTOCLUB only analyzes anonymous data and statistical information. We use this information to present the site content and functionalities correctly and to protect it from cyberattacks. Anonymous log file data and personal data provided by the user are stored separately. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you are expressly consenting to the use of "cookies."