Privacy and Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Website: www.marcoschneiders.com
Owner / Data Controller: Marco Schneider Design
Tax ID (NIF): 251900312
Registered address: Rua José Feio Soares de Azevedo, 4730-071 Barbudo, Portugal
Contact for data protection matters: design@marcoschneiders.com
1. Introduction
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how Marco Schneider Design (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website www.marcoschneiders.com.
We are committed to ensuring your privacy and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)and applicable Portuguese data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
Through our contact form, we may collect the following personal data:
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Name
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Email address
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Company (optional)
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Message or project details
We may also automatically collect limited technical information through cookies (see section 8).
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:
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To respond to contact or collaboration requests;
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To provide information or quotations about design services;
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To maintain communication related to ongoing or potential projects.
The legal basis for processing this data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), provided when you submit the contact form.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Typically, contact form submissions are kept for up to 12 months, unless a longer retention period is required for ongoing professional collaboration.
5. Data Sharing and Subprocessors
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.
However, we may use trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, email services) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and GDPR-compliant agreements.
6. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data;
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Request correction or deletion;
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Restrict or object to data processing;
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Withdraw your consent at any time;
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Request data portability.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at design@marcoschneiders.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (www.cnpd.pt).
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and collect statistical information.
Types of cookies we may use:
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Essential cookies: Required for the website to function.
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Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): Used to understand website usage and improve performance.
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Functional cookies: Help remember user preferences (e.g., language selection).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact
For any questions about this policy or how we process your data, please contact:
Marco Schneider Design
📍 Rua José Feio Soares de Azevedo, 4730-071 Barbudo, Portugal
📧 design@marcoschneiders.com
