Privacy Policy

Natural Habitat (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to informing users about how we collect, use, and protect the information received through our website https://www.naturalhabitat.pt/ (“Website”).By accessing or using our Website, or by obtaining any product or service through it, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

To provide you with our products and services in the best possible way, our Website collects two types of information: personal data and non-personal data.

1.1 Personal Data

“Personal data” refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person and includes details that may allow us to determine who you are, contact you, or understand your location.You may access most sections of our Website without providing personal data.

However, when you choose to share your personal data, we may use it to:
- provide services you request,conduct business operations,
- improve user experience on our Website,
- communicate with you regarding inquiries,
- services, or updates.
All processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Portuguese Law No. 58/2019.

1.2 Non-Personal Data

“Non-personal data” refers to information that does not identify you individually, either on its own or when combined with other anonymized data.We may collect non-personal data through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize users and ensure smooth access to the Website and its services.

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.
You may accept or decline cookies upon entering the Website.

For more information about cookies, please visit allaboutcookies.org.Below are the cookie categories used on our Website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for navigating the Website and using certain features. Without them, certain online services cannot be provided.
You cannot disable this category of cookies.We also use session cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

2.2 Technical Cookies

Technical cookies store anonymous information about how you interact with the Website, including:
- the most visited pages,
- advertisements you view or interact with,
- error messages you may encounter.

2.3 Analytical Cookies

Our Website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc.
Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how users engage with the Website.Information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
If IP anonymization is activated, Google shortens IP addresses within EU Member States and EEA countries.Google does not associate your IP address with other data it holds.

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:
- preferred language,
- country,
- personalized online settings.

2.5 Targeting or Advertising Cookies

Third-party advertisers, ad networks, data-sharing providers, and marketing analytics services may store targeting cookies on your device.These cookies collect information about your browsing habits across multiple websites to display relevant ads on third-party sites.
They do not contain personal identifiable information but are used to recognize users anonymously across different sites.You may disable these cookies in your browser settings.
However, doing so may affect certain Website features and services.

3. Sharing of Personal Information with Third Parties

Natural Habitat does not share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes without your consent, except in cases where we are legally authorized or required to do so.
We may share personal information with:
- trusted service providers or business partners who assist us in delivering services (always in compliance with data protection requirements),
- law enforcement or governmental authorities when legally obligated.
Such disclosures may occur to:
- comply with legal obligations,
- respond to subpoenas or court orders,
- protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, others, or Natural Habitat.

4. Data Security

Natural Habitat applies commercially reasonable security measures to protect the information collected through this Website from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
These measures may include:
- network traffic monitoring,
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption,
- internal controls to prevent illegal or harmful activities.
Although we take all necessary precautions, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and unauthorized access by third parties may still be possible.