Política de Uso de Email

Introduction

This Email Usage Policy explains how Associativar collects, uses, and manages your email address and email communications. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Portuguese data protection legislation.

Data Controller

Associativar, with registered office at [Address], is the data controller responsible for processing your email data in accordance with this policy.

Tipos de comunicações por e-mail

E-mails essenciais

These emails are necessary for the service to function and cannot be opted out of:

  • Account registration and verification emails
  • Password reset and security notifications
  • Service announcements and critical updates
  • Legal notices and policy updates
  • Transaction confirmations and receipts

Marketing Emails

These emails require your explicit consent and can be opted out of at any time:

  • Newsletter and promotional content
  • Event announcements and invitations
  • Feature updates and product news
  • Surveys and feedback requests

Consent Requirements

In accordance with GDPR Article 7, we obtain your explicit consent before sending marketing emails. Your consent is:

  • Freely given - you have a genuine choice
  • Specific - clearly defined for each purpose
  • Informed - you understand what you're consenting to
  • Unambiguous - expressed through clear action

You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Unsubscribe Procedures

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using any of these methods:

  • Click the 'Unsubscribe' link in any marketing email
  • Update your preferences in your account settings
  • Contact us directly at privacy@associativar.pt
  • Send a written request to our registered office

Email Data Retention

We retain your email data for the following periods:

  • Essential emails: Retained for the duration of your account plus 3 years for legal compliance
  • Marketing emails: Retained until you withdraw consent or close your account
  • Email preferences: Retained for the duration of your account

Email Data Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your email data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of your email data and communication history

Direito à Retificação

Corrigir informações de e-mail imprecisas

Direito ao apagamento

Request deletion of your email data (subject to legal obligations)

Right to Portability

Export your email data in a structured format

Legal Basis and Compliance

Our email processing is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Essential emails: Legitimate interest and contractual necessity (GDPR Article 6(1)(b) and (f))
  • Marketing emails: Your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

This policy complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Lei n.º 58/2019 on the protection of personal data.

Informações de contato

Data Protection Officer

For questions about this email usage policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at: