Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 7, 2025
1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Cristina Bento – Visual Artist
Email:
2. Purpose of Data Processing
The personal data collected on this website are processed for the following purposes:
- Contact form: responding to inquiries or requests.
- Technical cookies: ensuring proper website functionality.
- Google Analytics: collecting anonymized statistical data to improve user experience.
3. Types of Data Collected
- Name, email, and message (via contact form).
- Technical and analytical data such as anonymized IP address, device type, browser, and visited pages (via Google Analytics).
4. Legal Basis
- User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
5. Data Retention
- Contact form data are kept only for as long as necessary to handle the inquiry.
- Analytical data are retained according to Google Analytics’ policy (usually 14 months).
6. Data Sharing
Personal data are not shared with third parties except when necessary for service operation, specifically with:
- Google LLC, provider of Google Analytics (data transfers are subject to adequate safeguards under GDPR).
7. Data Subject Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access, rectify, or erase their personal data;
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Withdraw consent at any time;
- Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).
Requests related to data protection should be sent to the email address above.
8. Cookies
This website uses:
- Essential cookies: required for website operation.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): used only with your consent.
Users can manage cookie preferences in their browser or via the consent banner.
9. Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. Changes to this Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review it regularly.