Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We appreciate your interest in my work and for visiting my portfolio. Your privacy is of paramount importance. This Policy details how I, Renato Souza, collect, utilise, store, and safeguard any information you provide when interacting with my website, particularly via the contact form.

By engaging with my portfolio and submitting your information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Collected

Utilising the 'Send me a message' form entails collection of the following data:

• Name: To identify you and personalise correspondence.
• Email: Essential to respond to your enquiry.
• Telephone (optional): If you wish to be contacted by phone, providing an additional communication channel.
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3. Purpose of Data Use

Collected data is utilised solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to Your Contact: Employing your email and/or telephone to address your enquiry, question, or proposal.
• Communication Management: Organising and tracking interactions to ensure efficient service.
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4. Data Storage

Your data is securely retained in Firebase Firestore, a cloud database by Google. It employs robust security measures, including encryption in transit and at rest, and is designed in accordance with internationally recognised privacy and security standards.

5. Data Retention Period

Data shall be preserved as necessary to address your request, manage communications, and for internal records and lead tracking. When retention is no longer required, data will be anonymised or securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation (e.g., LGPD, GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data. You may at any time:

• Access your data held by me.
• Request rectification of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated information.
• Request deletion of your data, except where retention is legally mandated or required.
• Request anonymisation or blocking of unnecessary data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me via the email provided in the 'Contact' section.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practice or legal requirements. Any amendments will be published on this page with the date of last update. Regular review is recommended.