1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about how Marruge Ecovillage collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable legislation in Portugal.

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2. Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data:

- Name, email address and other contact information provided by the user;
- Navigation information, such as IP address, browser type and pages visited;
- Any other information that the user voluntarily provides through forms or interactions on the website.

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3. Purpose of Data Processing
The personal data collected will be used for the following purposes:

- Responding to contact and information requests;
- Sending newsletters or communications about Marruge Ecovillage (if authorized by the user);
- Improving the user experience on the website; - Comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
- Ensure secure browsing on the website.

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4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

- Explicit consent from the user;
- Compliance with legal obligations;
- Legitimate interest of Marruge Ecovillage, whenever the rights of the user do not prevail over this interest.

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5. Sharing of Personal Data
Marruge Ecovillage does not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following situations:

- When necessary to comply with legal obligations;
- With service providers acting on behalf of Marruge Ecovillage, ensuring data protection and entering into data processing contracts in accordance with the GDPR.

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6. Data Security
We adopt technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss or destruction. We ensure that data is stored in secure systems and is only accessible by authorized personnel.

7. Data Subject Rights
Users have the following rights in relation to their personal data:

- Access, correct or delete their data;
- Object to the processing of their data for marketing purposes;
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time;
- Request the portability of their data to another service provider;
- File a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) if they believe that their rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our support email.

8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can configure your cookie preferences through your browser settings. More information about our cookie policy can be found on the page dedicated to cookies.

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9. Data Retention
The personal data collected will only be stored for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected, in accordance with applicable legislation.

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10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend that you regularly consult this page to stay informed of any changes.

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11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us via the official Marruge Ecovillage email or file a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD).