Last updated: 10 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Blog Algarve-CCTV (blog.algarve-cctv.com) collects, uses and protects visitors’ personal data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable Portuguese law.
1. Data controller
The data controller is Blog Algarve-CCTV (blog.algarve-cctv.com). For any privacy question or to exercise your rights, please use the form on our Contact page.
2. Data we collect
- Browsing data: IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, date and time of access, collected automatically by the server and third-party tools.
- Data you send us: name, email and message when you use the contact form, subscribe to the newsletter or leave a comment.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see section 4.
We do not intentionally collect special categories of data from our readers.
3. Purposes and legal bases
- Operation and security of the site – legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Replying to contact requests – pre-contractual steps / legitimate interest.
- Usage statistics and audience measurement – consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Displaying advertising, including personalised advertising – consent.
4. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies and, with your consent, analytics and advertising cookies. You can accept, refuse or change your preferences at any time through the cookie notice or your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy.
5. Advertising – Google AdSense
This site displays ads served by Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising in Google Ads Settings or, for other vendors, at www.youronlinechoices.eu. Learn more in How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. Data may be processed by service providers that support us (hosting, Google), under contracts that ensure its protection. Some may transfer data outside the European Economic Area on the basis of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or another lawful mechanism.
7. External links
The site may contain links to third-party sites and products. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
8. Retention
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to reply and for at most 24 months. Browsing data and cookies are kept for the periods stated in the Cookie Policy.
9. Your rights
Under the GDPR you have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You can exercise them via the Contact page. You may also lodge a complaint with the Portuguese data protection authority, CNPD (www.cnpd.pt).
10. Changes
We may update this policy. The date of the last update appears at the top of the page.