Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data carried out through the WELDINGTEK website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), within the scope of providing institutional information and managing contacts and requests submitted through the available online channels.

WELDINGTEK is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of Website users, ensuring that such data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with the Website’s Cookie Policy, where applicable.

The entity responsible for processing personal data collected through the Website is:

Arcwelding, Unipessoal Lda

Address: Rua Do Sr. Dos Milagres, Nº 24 3800 - 261 Aveiro

Email: geral@weldingtek.com

VAT / Company Number: 513860444

For any questions regarding the processing of personal data, users may contact Wiringtek via the details above.

3. Personal Data Collected

Weldingtek may collect the following personal data through the Website, depending on the user interaction:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Type of request
• Content of the submitted message
• Technical browsing data, including IP address, access date and time, browser type, and visited pages (when necessary for security and system operation)

Weldingtek ensures that only data strictly necessary for the intended purposes is collected.

4. Purposes of Data Processing and Legal Basis

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

a) Contact and enquiry management

To analyse and respond to requests submitted through the Website.

Legal basis: pre-contractual steps, contract performance, or legitimate interest.

b) Administrative and commercial management

To follow up on contacts, manage communication, and support potential business relationships.

Legal basis: pre-contractual steps or legitimate interest.

c) Legal compliance

To comply with applicable legal obligations.

Legal basis: legal obligation.

d) Website security and operation

To ensure system integrity, prevent security incidents, and maintain Website functionality.

Legal basis: legitimate interest or legal obligation.

e) Cookies and similar technologies

Where applicable, cookies requiring consent will only be used after obtaining the user's explicit approval.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, without prejudice to applicable legal retention periods.

In general:

• Contact data is retained for the duration necessary to handle the request and any follow-up
• Legal obligations may require longer retention periods
• Technical logs may be retained for a limited period for security purposes

Data will be securely deleted or anonymised once it is no longer required.

6. Data Recipients

Weldingtek does not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

However, data may be shared with:

• Service providers acting on behalf of Weldingtek (e.g., hosting, IT support), under confidentiality obligations
• Public authorities or regulatory bodies, where legally required

All third parties are contractually required to ensure appropriate data protection.

7. International Data Transfers

As a general rule, Weldingtek seeks to process personal data within the European Economic Area.

However, where operational or technical requirements require data transfers outside this area, Weldingtek ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, in accordance with the GDPR.

8. Data Subject Rights

Users have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object
• Right to data portability (where applicable)
• Right to withdraw consent, where applicable
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted via the contact details provided above.

9. Complaints

Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

In Portugal, the relevant authority is:

Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)
https://www.cnpd.pt

10. Data Security

Weldingtek implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

While every effort is made to ensure data security, no system can guarantee absolute protection.

11. Cookies

The WELDINGTEKWebsite uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

Detailed information regarding the use of cookies is available in the Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites.

Weldingtek is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

13. Changes to this Policy

Weldingtek reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary.

The most current version will always be available on the Website.

14. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Weldingtek

Email: geral@weldingtek.com

Address: Rua Dr. Ernesto Paiva, Nº 6 3810-703 São Bernardo - Aveiro