PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Markland – Strategy & Creative Direction Studio (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you access or use our website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

Markland is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:

Email: geral@markland.pt

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data: Name, company name
Contact Data: Email address, phone number
Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, or information submitted via forms
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, location data
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website
Marketing & Preferences Data: Preferences in receiving communications

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only when legally permitted, including:

To respond to inquiries and contact requests
To provide and manage our services
To improve our website, services, and user experience
To send marketing communications (only where lawful)
To protect our business, prevent fraud, and ensure security
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds:

Consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interests (including business development and service improvement)
Legal compliance

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, CRM tools)
Professional advisors (legal, financial)
Authorities where required by law

We ensure all third parties process data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: geral@markland.pt

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure website functionality
Analyze website traffic and performance
Improve user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data beyond our reasonable control
Third-party services, platforms, or external links

Users access and use the website at their own risk.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

Markland – Strategy & Creative Direction Studio

Email: geral@markland.pt