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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [25.02.2025]

A Inédita Matéria Unipessoal Lda, designated as IM, has created this Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") to communicate our policies and practices regarding the use and disclosure of your information obtained on the website www.thedeco.life.

IM reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy periodically. You can view the most up-to-date version at any time by clicking on the "Privacy Policy" link located in the footer banner of www.thedeco.life.

IM processes your Personal Data in accordance with (EU) 2016/679 - The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, and applicable local Data Protection laws.

Categories of Personal Data Processed

IM may process the following categories of personal data:

Contact Information – Name, address, email, VAT ID (NIF), and phone number.
Purchase Details – Payment method and transaction number.
User-Submitted Content – In limited cases, we may request photos, videos, or other digital media for promotions.

IM reserves the right to invite all customers to participate in special occasions. Participation is always optional.

IM does not process or store bank card details or other financial payment information.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

IM processes personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity – To process and fulfill online purchases.
Legal Obligation – To comply with tax, financial, or other legal requirements.
Legitimate Interest – To improve customer service, ensure website security, and enhance user experience.
Consent – For marketing communications, promotional campaigns, or user-submitted content (e.g., testimonials, photos, videos).

Purposes of Data Processing

IM processes your personal data for the following purposes:

Order Fulfillment – Organizing and preparing online purchase orders, packaging, and delivery to the specified address.
Customer Communication – Informing you about order status, returns, and related matters.
Customer Service – Responding to inquiries and resolving concerns.
Accounting & Compliance – Issuing invoices and maintaining sales records.
Promotional & Marketing Activities – In exceptional cases, IM may process additional data (e.g., photos, videos) for marketing campaigns or giveaways, but only with prior customer consent.

Data Retention Period

IM retains your personal data for the following periods:

General Customer Data – Name, address, contact number, email, and VAT ID are stored for order processing, product delivery, and the return/warranty period, not exceeding 2 years.
Marketing & Promotions – Participants in photos or videos will be informed in advance, and explicit consent will be requested before publication.

Data Security Measures

IM implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Data encryption
Secure firewalls and access controls
Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

IM does not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

Delivery Services – Your name, address, and phone number are provided to the carrier responsible for delivering your order.
Accounting & Legal Authorities – IM may transfer required personal data to accounting service providers, tax authorities, and other public authorities as legally required.

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), IM ensures that adequate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to:

Access your data – Request a copy of your personal data shared with IM.
Request data deletion – If your data is no longer necessary for processing purposes (subject to legal retention requirements).
Correct inaccurate data – Request corrections if your personal information is incorrect or outdated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact Page or via email at thedecolifestyle@gmail.com.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority. An online complaints book is available in the website footer.

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing information that is downloaded to your device when visiting a website.

Why Are Cookies Used?

Cookies help our website remember your visit details (e.g., items viewed, pages visited) to enhance your browsing experience. They also assist in website performance improvements.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences via your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Safari) by disabling or adjusting cookie settings. You may opt-out of cookie tracking by selecting "Disable All Cookies" in your browser settings.

For further information, please contact us at thedecolifestyle@gmail.com.

Policy Updates & Notifications

IM regularly updates this Privacy Policy. In the event of significant changes, we will notify users via email (where applicable) or by displaying a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 📧 Email: thedecolifestyle@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.thedeco.life