Privacy Policy

Protecting your data is our priority.

ENGIPROT respects the privacy of all users of its website and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable legislation.

 

1. Collection of Personal Data

1.1. ENGIPROT collects only the personal data strictly necessary, namely:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone number) when submitted by the user through forms or information requests;
  • Curriculum data, within the scope of job applications;
  • Technical browsing data (IP address, device type, browser, approximate location), collected automatically to ensure security and improve the user experience.

 

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact or information requests;
  • Processing applications and managing recruitment;
  • Preparing service proposals and contracts;
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;
  • Website improvement and analysis of usage patterns.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on legal grounds such as:

  • Explicit consent of the user;
  • Necessity for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
  • Compliance with legal obligations;
  • Legitimate interest of ENGIPROT (e.g., network security and fraud prevention).

 

4. Data Sharing

4.1. ENGIPROT does not sell or share personal data with third parties without the prior consent of the data subject, except in the following cases:

  • When required by law or competent authorities;
  • With partners or service providers strictly necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services (e.g., web hosting providers, technical support), who are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

 

5. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or for as long as there is a legal obligation to retain them.

 

6. Rights of Data Subjects

In accordance with the GDPR, the user may, at any time:

  • Request access to, correction, or updating of their data;
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
  • Restrict or object to processing;
  • Request data portability;
  • Withdraw previously given consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal. To exercise these rights, the user should contact ENGIPROT through our contact page.

 

7. Security

ENGIPROT adopts appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure, or unauthorised access.

 

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure basic functionalities;
  • Enhance the browsing experience;
  • Analyse traffic patterns and website performance.
  • The user may configure their browser to refuse cookies; however, this may limit certain functionalities.

 

9. Changes to the Policy

ENGIPROT reserves the right to update this Privacy and Cookies Policy at any time. Regular consultation of this page is recommended.

 

10. Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by Portuguese law and the GDPR. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court of the district where ENGIPROT’s headquarters are located.