Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 July 2026

Algarve Flower Design, a trading name of Jasmim em Flor, respects the privacy of its website users and is committed to protecting their personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - and other applicable Portuguese legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected, for what purposes it is used, how long it is retained and what rights data subjects have.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the personal data collected via this website is:

• Jasmim em Flor (trademark: Algarve Flower Design)
• Data Controller: Ana Margarida Silva Santos
• Tax Identification Number (NIF): 206 788 452
• Address: Rua João de Deus, Building No. 3, Shop A, 8300-161 Silves, Portugal
• Email: jasmimemflor21@gmail.com
• Telephone: +351 967 686 772

If you have any queries regarding the protection of your personal data, please contact us using the details provided above.

2. Personal Data Collected

The following personal data may be collected via the website:

• Name;
• Email address;
• Telephone number;
• Date of the event (where provided);
• Venue of the event (where provided);
• Information provided in the contact form or quote request;
• Any other data that the user voluntarily provides to enable us to respond to their request.

Algarve Flower Design does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (sensitive data).

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed solely for legitimate and specific purposes.

• Responding to requests for information: pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject;
• Preparing and sending quotations: pre-contractual measures;
• Managing customer contacts: performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
• Complying with legal, accounting and tax obligations: compliance with a legal obligation;
• To improve the functioning and security of the website: legitimate interest.

The data will not be used for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected.

4. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for the periods required by law.

As a general rule:

• Enquiries or requests for quotes not resulting in a contract: up to 12 months after the last contact;
• Data relating to contracts entered into: for the duration of the contractual relationship and for the applicable statutory periods;
• Invoicing data and accounting documents: for the statutory period provided for in tax legislation.

Once these periods have expired, the data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

Algarve Flower Design does not sell, rent or transfer personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data may, however, be disclosed:

• Where required by law;
• To the competent authorities, where legally required;
• To service providers who ensure the operation of the website or IT tools, exclusively to the extent necessary for the provision of those services and subject to the relevant confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. International Data Transfers

Where the website uses the services of technology providers based outside the European Economic Area, international transfers of personal data may take place.

In such cases, Algarve Flower Design ensures that such transfers only take place subject to the appropriate safeguards provided for in the GDPR, in particular through adequacy decisions by the European Commission or the adoption of standard contractual clauses.

7. Data Subjects' Rights

Under current legislation, data subjects have the right to:

• Access their personal data;
• Request the rectification of incorrect or incomplete data;
• Request the erasure of data, where applicable;
• Restrict or object to the processing of their data;
• Request data portability;
• Withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent.

These rights may be exercised by emailing the address provided in this Privacy Policy.

If you consider that your rights have not been respected, you may lodge a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD). Website: https://www.cnpd.pt

8. Data Security

Algarve Flower Design implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.

Despite all efforts to ensure information security, no electronic transmission or storage system can be considered absolutely secure.

9. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve the browsing experience, analyse traffic and optimise the website's performance.

You may configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies, although this option may limit some of the website's features.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Algarve Flower Design may update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect from the date of publication.

Last updated: 9 July 2026.