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Privacy Policy

Gimnográvida – Preparação Para Parto e Maternidade Lda respects your privacy.

This Privacy Policy describes who we are, for what purposes we may use your data, how we handle it, with whom we share it, as well as the ways to contact us and exercise your rights.

UTERUS – Saúde Integrativa de Mulher® is a registered trademark owned by Gimnográvida – Preparação Para Parto e Maternidade Lda.

The internet domain https://uterus.pt is owned by Gimnográvida – Preparação Para Parto e Maternidade Lda. The use of this website and associated services implies the user’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of use as well as this privacy policy.

Gimnográvida – Preparação Para Parto e Maternidade Lda warns that the content and services of this page, as well as the terms of use and privacy policy, may be modified without prior notice, and Gimnográvida will make the best efforts to indicate the date of the last update online.

DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller is Gimnográvida – Preparação Para Parto e Maternidade Lda, located at Avenida da Boavista, N.º 1015, 2º Esq. Traseiras, Sala 201, 4100-128 Porto, with NIPC 506599400, referred to in this Policy simply as “Gimnográvida”.

Gimnográvida has physical facilities at Av. da Boavista n.º 1015, Sala 201, 2nd floor, 4100-128, Porto.

PERSONAL DATA

Personal data is any information related to a living person who is identified or can be identified, directly or indirectly, such as by reference to an identifier. Examples of identifiers include name, ID numbers, electronic identifiers, location data, and/or one or more elements specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of the individual.

WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND WHY

We only collect personal identification information specifically and voluntarily provided by visitors to Gimnográvida’s website. Gimnográvida receives limited identification information: name, email address, phone contact numbers (optional), location (optional), estimated delivery date/child’s birth date (optional), from website visitors.

This information is collected in the following situations and for the following purposes:

  • For later contact from Gimnográvida (when filling out the contact form – “About Us/ Contacts/ Talk to Us”), to respond to questions, requests, or provide requested information.
  • Scheduling in case of pre-registration for a service/activity (when filling out the “Pre-Registration” form).

INTERNAL PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING POLICY

Gimnográvida’s policy is to limit information collection to what is sufficient to meet visitors’ requests. Where non-mandatory (optional) information is requested, the website visitor will be notified at the time of data collection.

EMAIL SUBMISSIONS

Visitors may also send emails to our email address (geral@uterus.pt) listed on the website.
Each email message contains only the information the visitor considers relevant. All information indicated in the email, by the visitor’s initiative, will be duly protected and respected by Gimnográvida solely to process the information for the purposes desired by the visitor.

DATA MINIMIZATION AND MARKETING

Information obtained through the website is used exclusively for the purposes indicated when collected. This information is not shared with other entities for other purposes. If sharing with other entities is required for additional purposes, consent from the data subject will be requested.

Gimnográvida avoids collecting excessive or irrelevant data.

By providing us with your phone contact (optional), Gimnográvida may contact you by phone (call or SMS) for urgent matters (if marked as urgent by the visitor or requested for a close date) or to provide quicker clarifications. Phone contacts will also be used for scheduling or rescheduling appointments.

By providing us with your estimated delivery date or child’s birth date (optional), Gimnográvida will use this information, with your consent, to inform you via email or phone of activities, events, or services appropriate to your gestational age or child’s age, avoiding information overload.

You can object to this data processing at any time.

COOKIES AND LOG FILES

Cookies may be used on some pages of our website. “Cookies” are small text files on your hard drive that allow us to provide a more personalized experience while browsing our website. For example, a cookie may be used to save registration information in an area of the site so the user does not have to re-enter it on their next visit. Gimnográvida uses cookies to facilitate site navigation and streamline registration procedures.

If cookie use concerns you, most browsers allow you to refuse them. In most cases, a visitor can refuse a cookie and still continue browsing the websites.

To manage our website, we may record information anonymously in our operating systems, identifying categories of visitors by items such as domain or browser type. This way, we ensure that our website offers the best web experience and is an effective information resource.

THIRD PARTIES

Gimnográvida’s policy is to disclose information to third parties only under the following circumstances:

  • When required by law through a court order, search warrant, or other lawful process.
  • When explicitly requested by the data subject.
  • When necessary for the delivery of publications or reference materials requested by the data subject.
  • When required for the organization of conferences or events organized by third parties requested by the data subject.

Our website does not collect or store personally identifiable information for dissemination, sale to third parties for consumer marketing purposes, or email distribution on behalf of third parties.

Gimnográvida’s service providers, including external professionals providing services on our premises, are contractually subject to the same terms and conditions of personal data processing, responsible for implementing all appropriate security measures under the GDPR.

Gimnográvida ensures that it only contracts service providers and other subcontracted entities that are considered trustworthy under the Regulation.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

When accessing other websites, Gimnográvida’s privacy practices and policies no longer apply. Visitors are advised to review all privacy policies on these sites before providing any personally identifiable information.

DATA STORAGE

Visitors’ contacts (such as information collected from website forms) will be stored as long as needed to fulfill requests or until the visitor requests deletion of this information. Information from email lists and comment boxes is stored only for a reasonable period to facilitate visitors’ requests.

Data will only be retained beyond this period if and as necessary to fulfill a legal obligation or to comply with public authorities’ orders.

Personal identification information provided to Gimnográvida through the website is voluntarily given by visitors. If you wish to unsubscribe from email lists or any records, please email geral@uterus.pt.

Once the maximum retention period is reached, personal data will be irreversibly anonymized and may be kept or destroyed securely.

ACCESS AND RECTIFICATION

All visitors have the right to modify the personal data they have submitted through Gimnográvida’s websites.

All questions about the accuracy of previously submitted identification information or requests to remove outdated information should be addressed to geral@uterus.pt. Gimnográvida is committed to providing adequate access to visitors, enabling them to identify and correct any inaccuracies. Upon request, Gimnográvida will delete identification information from its current systems.

Whenever Gimnográvida retains identifying information, it assumes responsibility for keeping an accurate record of the information submitted by the visitor.

Whenever possible, if Gimnográvida becomes aware that specific information collected through the website is no longer accurate, it will make the necessary corrections based on the visitor’s update.

OTHER RIGHTS OF THE VISITOR / DATA SUBJECT

The visitor/data subject may:

  • Exercise the right to erasure/forgetfulness (in situations of consent withdrawal, objection to advertising/marketing campaigns, when personal data is no longer needed, or if they believe the data is being misused).
  • Exercise the right to restriction (a right to temporarily limit data processing while determining its legitimacy).
  • Exercise the right to object (whenever they object to data processing based on Gimnográvida’s legitimate interests).
  • Exercise the right to withdraw consent.
  • Exercise the right to data portability (when data is provided by the subject and only when used with consent).

To exercise any of your rights, contact us in writing at geral@uterus.pt or by letter sent to Av. da Boavista n.º 1015, Sala 201, 2nd floor, 4100-128, Porto.

Requests will be treated with special care to ensure the effectiveness of your rights. Proof of identity may be required to ensure that personal data is only shared with its owner.

Note that in certain cases (e.g., due to legal requirements), your request may not be fulfilled immediately.

In any case, you will be informed of the measures taken within one month of making the request.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission https://www.cnpd.pt/.

SECURITY

Gimnográvida has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

All Gimnográvida employees follow a network security policy. Only authorized Gimnográvida employees have access to your personal data, and they are also bound by confidentiality obligations.

MINORS

Gimnográvida websites are not intended for use by minors. It is neither the policy nor the intention of Gimnográvida to collect and process personal data provided by minors.

MODIFICATIONS

Gimnográvida reserves the right to modify or alter this Policy at any time, so checking it periodically is recommended.