Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 4th 2026
Who We Are
Algarve Addicts is operated by Algarve Addicts Lda., a relocation company based in Portugal. Our registered address is CP91A, Corotelo, São Brás de Alportel, Portugal.
Contact details:
Website: www.algarveaddicts.com
Email: nick@algarveaddicts.com
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/RGPD).
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
1. Fill out contact forms on our website
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Message content
Any other information you choose to share
2. Sign up for our newsletter
Email address
Name (if provided)
Subscription preferences
3. Download our free resources (lead magnets)
Name
Email address
Resource downloaded
4. Visit our website
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referral source
This information is collected through cookies (see our Cookie Policy below)
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on:
Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter, download resources, or contact us through our forms, you're giving us explicit consent to process your data.
Legitimate interests: We may process your data to improve our services, understand how our website is used, and communicate with potential clients about our relocation services.
Contractual necessity: If you become a client, we process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
Send you our newsletter (only if you've subscribed)
Deliver the free resources you've requested
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance your experience
We will never:
Sell your personal data to third parties
Use your data for purposes you haven't consented to
Send you marketing emails if you haven't opted in
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
Service providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including:
Email marketing platforms (for newsletter distribution)
Website hosting providers
Analytics tools
CRM systems
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the specific services they provide to us.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
Other legally approved mechanisms
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe Contact form inquiries: Up to 2 years from last contact Lead magnet downloads: Up to 2 years from download date Client data: As required by Portuguese tax and business laws Website analytics: Typically 26 months
After these periods, we will securely delete or anonymize your data unless we're legally required to keep it longer.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from emails or withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with Portugal's data protection authority (CNPD - Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your email address].
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
Secure (SSL) encrypted connections on our website
Password-protected systems
Access controls limiting who can view your data
Regular security updates and monitoring
Secure data storage with reputable providers
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We're not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we've inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes by:
Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending an email to newsletter subscribers (for material changes)
Newsletter Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:
Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
Contacting us through our contact form
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Algarve Addicts Algarve Addicts Lda. CP91A, Corotelo São Brás de Alportel Portugal
Data Protection Authority: If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact Portugal's data protection authority:
CNPD - Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados Website: www.cnpd.pt Email: geral@cnpd.pt