Privacy Policy
Effective date: February 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Atlantic Accounting (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit and interact with https://atlanticaccounting.pt/ (the “Website”). It also describes your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Business name: Atlantic Accounting
Address: Caminho do Poço Barral, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Email: hello@atlanticaccounting.pt
Phone: +351 961 422 764
We provide accounting, tax, and related compliance support to small businesses, freelancers, and short-term rental operators in Portugal.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data directly from you when you:
Submit information through forms (e.g., contact form, consultation request)
Email or call us
Interact with our emails or blog subscription (if applicable)
Examples of personal data we process:
Contact information (name, email, phone)
Company details (business name, tax ID, role)
Communication content you provide
Technical data (IP address, browser, device type) via cookies/analytics
We do not collect special categories of sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it as part of a consultation request.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries or requests
To provide and manage services you request
To send administrative messages and updates
To improve our Website and user experience
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal bases for processing include:
Your consent (e.g., form submission)
Performance of a contract you request
Legitimate interests (e.g., Website analytics and security)
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses technical cookies and may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns and improve performance. These technologies collect data such as IP addresses, pages visited, and time on the site. You can control cookie consent via the cookie banner.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share personal data with:
Service providers who help us operate the Website or deliver services (e.g., hosting, email providers)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
Third parties when necessary to protect our rights or safety
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) by trusted service providers who commit to data security standards. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
The purposes for which it was collected
Provision of services and legal compliance
Handling inquiries or disputes
Retention periods vary by data type; technical/analytics data are kept shorter, business contact data may be retained longer if legally required.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and applicable laws, you have rights including:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request restriction of processing
Data portability
Requests should be sent to hello@atlanticaccounting.pt. We may ask for verification before fulfilling a request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD) or another supervisory authority.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is fully secure; you should also take steps to protect your own data.
10. Links to Other Sites
Our Website may link to third-party sites with separate privacy practices. We are not responsible for those sites’ policies or content.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We review and update this policy periodically. The “Effective date” at the top indicates the last update. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of changes.
Contact
For questions about this policy or your personal data, email hello@atlanticaccounting.pt or use the contact details above.