Privacy and Cookies Policy
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Identification of the Data Controller
This Privacy and Cookies Policy describes how RICO - Tomás Castro Silva, LDA collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users of its website.
Data Controller:
RICO - Tomás Castro Silva, LDA
Rua de Cerquido, Zebreiros
4515-118 Foz do Sousa, Gondomar
Portugal
Contact email: geral@rico.pt
Purpose of Data Processing
The RICO.pt website may collect personal data exclusively for:
- Responding to contact or information requests
- Communicating with clients and potential clients
- Managing business relationships
RICO does not use the website for active newsletter subscriptions.
Any commercial communications are only carried out within the scope of existing business relationships and in compliance with applicable legislation.
Personal Data Collected
The data collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company
- Any information voluntarily provided by the user
Data is collected only when the user fills out forms or makes direct contact.
Legal Basis
Data processing is based on:
- The data subject’s consent
- Pre-contractual steps or contract performance
- Compliance with legal obligations
Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for the period necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
After this period, the data will be securely deleted.
Data Sharing
RICO does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
Data may only be shared when strictly necessary, namely with:
- Technology service providers (e.g., website hosting)
- Legal entities or public authorities, when required by law
Data Security
RICO implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Alteration or destruction
- Improper disclosure
Data Subject Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact: geral@rico.pt
The data subject also has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
- Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
Cookies Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device that enable the proper functioning of the website.
What cookies do we use?
The RICO.pt website uses only:
- Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the operation of the website
RICO does not use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) or marketing cookies.
Cookie Management
Users may, at any time:
- Configure their browser to block or delete cookies
- Be notified whenever a cookie is stored
Disabling cookies may affect the normal functioning of the website.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to external websites. RICO is not responsible for the privacy policies of those websites.
Policy Updates
RICO reserves the right to update this Privacy and Cookies Policy at any time. Regular consultation is recommended.
Last updated: March 2026
