Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 May 2025
Welcome to Wave Riders Collective, accessible from www.wavesriderscollective.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese laws.
1. Information We Collect — We may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: For analytics, site functionality, and personalized experiences. (See Section 6).
2. How We Use Your Data — We use the information we collect to: operate and maintain the website, respond to your inquiries or messages, improve user experience and website functionality, send updates or promotional materials (only with your consent), and comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing — We process your personal data lawfully based on: your explicit consent, the necessity to fulfill a contract, our legitimate interests in running a functional and secure website, and compliance with legal obligations.
4. Data Retention — We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Sharing Information — We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools), public authorities if legally required, or parties involved in a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition). All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technology — We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or through your browser settings.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR) — You have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal data, request correction or deletion, object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent at any time (where applicable), request data portability, and lodge a complaint with Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) at www.cnpd.pt.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@wavesriderscollective.com
8. Data Security — We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
9. International Transfers — If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected using legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
10. Changes to This Policy — We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
11. Contact — If you have any questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@wavesriderscollective.com Web: www.wavesriderscollective.com Address: Surf School, Praia do Cabedelo, 3080 - Figueira da Foz, Portugal