Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Introduction

Coelho Alves & Gonçalves - Arquitetura e Engenharia Lda ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at silcoarq.pt (the "Website").

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
  • Name: Coelho Alves & Gonçalves - Arquitetura e Engenharia Lda;
  • Registered office: Rua Doutor Manuel Barbosa Brito n.º 112 R/C, 4730-769 Vila Verde, Portugal;
  • Tax identification number: 518131610;
  • Email: geral@silcoarq.pt;

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases as defined by the GDPR:
  • Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): Essential website functionality, security measures, and storing your consent preference are processed under our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website.

What Data We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless you voluntarily provide it, such as when submitting a contact form.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses local storage to remember your preferences. Below is a detailed overview of the technology we use:
ProviderCookie / KeyDurationPurposeStorage Location
Websitecookie-consent (localStorage)IndefiniteStores your consent preferenceYour browser

Data Retention

We retain collected data for the following period:
  • Consent preferences: Stored indefinitely in your browser's local storage until you clear it.

Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
  • Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
  • Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten");
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit how we process your data;
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
  • Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interest;
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed before withdrawal;
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at geral@silcoarq.pt. We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In Portugal, the supervisory authority is the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD).

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
  • Manage Cookies button: Click the "Manage Cookies" link in our website footer to change your consent preferences at any time;
  • Browser settings: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies and clear local storage. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions;
If you clear your consent preference or withdraw consent, the website will continue to function normally.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at geral@silcoarq.pt.