1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data from users who visit this website.
By using the website, the user acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to this Policy.

2. Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing personal data collected through this website is the website’s owner.
For any privacy‑related inquiries, users may contact us at: info@gitpico.pt

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:
Data provided by the user: name, email address, phone number, or other information submitted through contact forms
- Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, time spent on the site, and other analytics data collected via cookies
- Communication data: messages sent through forms or email.

4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data may be used for:
Responding to contact requests
Improving website performance and user experience
Analyzing usage statistics
Ensuring security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance
We do not use personal data for automated decision‑making that produces significant effects on the user.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website may use cookies to:
- Ensure proper website functionality
Store user preferences
Analyze traffic and performance
Improve navigation experience
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, though this may affect certain features.

6. Data Sharing with Third Parties
Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties, except when:
Necessary for website operation (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools)
Required by law or authorities
Explicitly authorized by the user
All third parties with access to data follow appropriate security and confidentiality standards.

7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
After this period, data will be deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no system is entirely secure, and users acknowledge that they provide their data at their own risk.

9. User Rights
Users have the right to:
Access their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of their data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent, when applicable
To exercise these rights, users may contact us at info@gitpico.pt

10. Third‑Party Websites
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The latest version will always be available on this website, and users are encouraged to review it periodically.