Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
Privacy Policy
At Guardado & Martins, Lds, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect Information obtained
through our website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and applicable Portuguese legislation.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
- Guardado & Martins, Lda.
- Zona Industrial Matos da Vila
- Rua António Jordão Marques
- 3105-165 Lourical Portugal
- Email: geral@guardadomartins.pt
- Phone: +351 236 968 433
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Company name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Country
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Files or technical drawings voluntarily uploaded for quotation requests
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Website usage statistics
- Cookie preferences
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Preparing quotations
- Reviewing technical documentation
- Communicating regarding ongoing or future projects
- Providing customer support
- Improving our website and services
- Sending newsletters or company updates (only with your consent)
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Your personal data is processed under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of pre-contractual measures (quotation requests)
- Legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. Technical Drawings and Confidential Documents
Guardado & Martins understands that many quotation requests include confidential technical aocumentation.
Any drawings, CAD files, specifications or other technical information submitted through our website or by email are treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating, quoting and manufacturing the requested products.
We do not disclose customer technical information to third parties except where required to fulfil contractual obligations or by law.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal requirements.
Quotation requests that do not result in business relationships may be retained for a reasonable period for commercial follow-up unless deletion is requested.
7. Data Sharing
Guardado & Martins does not sell, rent or trade personal information.
Personal data may be shared only with trusted service providers involved in operating our business, including:
- Website hosting providers
- IT support providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics providers
- Cloud infrastructure providers
These providers are contractually required to protect your information.
8. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)
Requests may be submitted by email to: geral@guardadomartins.pt
10. Data Security
Guardado & Martins applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorised access
- Accidental loss
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Misuse
Although no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously review and improve our security practices.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may include services provided by third parties, including:
- Google Maps
- YouTube
- Google Analytics (if enabled)
These providers maintain their own privacy policies and may process data independently.
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Guardado & Martins is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or our business practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
Guardado & Martins, Lda.
Zona Industrial Matos da Vila
Rua António Jordão Marques
3105-165 Lourical Portugal