2. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy, Cookies and Terms of Use Policy governs the use of the website https://jaimeroriz.pt/, hereinafter referred to as the “website”.

This policy applies to browsing the website, submitting requests through contact forms, using cookies and similar technologies, as well as any user interaction with digital campaigns, including campaigns carried out through platforms such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Ads and other digital marketing tools.

This policy does not apply to third-party websites that may be accessed through links on this website.

3. Personal Data Collected

The website may collect different types of personal data, depending on how the user interacts with it.

The following may be collected, in particular:

• Name;
• Email;
• Telephone number;
• Subject or message submitted via form;
• Technical browsing data, such as IP address, device type, browser, operating system, pages visited, time spent and source of the visit;
• Data associated with cookies, pixels, digital identifiers and similar technologies;
• Information necessary to respond to requests for contact, appointment booking or information.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

The personal data collected may be processed for the following purposes:

• To respond to contact requests submitted through the website;
• To arrange meetings, consultations or professional contact;
• To provide information requested by the user;
• To manage communications with prospective clients, clients or third parties;
• To improve the website’s operation, security and performance;
• To analyse browsing statistics and aggregated user behaviour;
• To measure the effectiveness of digital advertising campaigns;
• To display personalised advertising or remarketing, where consent for this exists;
• To comply with applicable legal, tax, regulatory or professional obligations;
• To prevent abuse, fraud, unauthorised access or unlawful use of the website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data may be based, as the case may be, on the following legal grounds:

• Consent of the data subject, namely for the use of non-essential cookies, marketing, advanced statistical analysis or remarketing;
• Performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures, where the user requests contact, information or the provision of services;
• Compliance with legal obligations, whenever the firm is legally required to retain or disclose certain data;
• Legitimate interest, namely for website security, fraud prevention, contact management and service improvement, provided this does not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

6. Contact Forms

By completing and submitting a form on the website, the user authorises the data provided to be used for the analysis and response to the submitted request.

Submitting a form does not, in itself, constitute the formation of a solicitor-client relationship, nor does it imply automatic acceptance of representation, mandate or the provision of legal services.

Any professional relationship shall only be deemed established after express confirmation by the firm and compliance with the applicable legal and professional procedures.

7. Electronic Communications

The contact details provided by the user may be used to respond to requests, send the information requested or follow up communications previously initiated.

The website does not use personal data to send unsolicited commercial communications without the user’s prior consent, unless legally permitted.

The user may, at any time, request to stop receiving communications via email ce@jaimeroriz.pt.

8. Google Analytics, Google Ads and Meta/Facebook Ads

This website may use digital analysis, measurement and advertising tools, including, among others:

• Google Analytics;
• Google Ads;
• Google Tag Manager;
• Meta Pixel / Facebook Pixel;
• Meta Ads / Facebook Ads;
• Other equivalent analytics, remarketing or digital advertising tools.

These tools may collect technical and browsing data, such as pages visited, interactions made, traffic source, device used, approximate location, IP address, cookie identifiers and other data related to the use of the website.

The use of these tools allows us to:

• Measure visits and user behaviour;
• Assess website performance;
• Improve content, pages and browsing experience;
• Measure conversions arising from advertising campaigns;
• Display relevant advertisements to users who have visited the website;
• Create custom or similar audiences on advertising platforms, where permitted.

The use of cookies or similar technologies for analytical, advertising or remarketing purposes depends on the user's consent, whenever legally required.

9. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Personal data may be processed by external service providers, to the extent strictly necessary to ensure the operation of the website and associated services.

These may include, in particular:

• Web hosting companies;
• Technical maintenance providers;
• Email or form platforms;
• Statistical analysis platforms;
• Digital advertising platforms;
• Security, backup or website management tools;
• Consultants, accountants or legally authorised entities, where applicable.

Whenever third parties are used for data processing, appropriate measures will be adopted to ensure that the data are processed in accordance with applicable law.

Personal data will not be sold to third parties.

10. International Data Transfers

Some tools used by the website, including Google or Meta services, may involve the processing of data outside the European Economic Area.

In such cases, the appropriate safeguards предусмотрed by applicable law will be adopted, namely standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions or other legally recognised mechanisms.

11. Data Retention Period

Personal data will be kept only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless there is a legal obligation to retain it for a longer period.

In general terms:

• Data submitted via forms will be retained for the period necessary to respond to the request;
• Data relating to any provision of services may be retained for the applicable legal and professional period;
• Technical data and cookies will be retained in accordance with the respective periods stated in the cookie policy or in the consent management tool;
• Data necessary to comply with legal obligations may be retained for the periods required by law.

12. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are adopted to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Despite the measures implemented, no computer system or data transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security. The user should also adopt appropriate security measures, namely by using protected devices and avoiding the sending of sensitive information through insecure channels.

13. Data Subject Rights

Under the applicable data protection legislation, the user may exercise, where applicable, the following rights:

• The right to access their personal data;
• The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• The right to erasure of data;
• The right to restriction of processing;
• The right to object to processing;
• The right to data portability;
• The right to withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent;
• The right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

The supervisory authority in Portugal is the National Data Protection Commission — CNPD.

To exercise their rights, the user may contact the firm by email ce@jaimeroriz.pt.

The request may be subject to verification of the data subject's identity, in order to ensure that the data are disclosed only to the respective data subject or to a duly authorised person.

14. Cookie Policy

14.1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device when they visit certain websites.

Cookies allow, among other things, the technical operation of the website, storing preferences, analysing usage statistics and, where permitted, displaying personalised advertising.

14.2. Types of Cookies Used

Essential cookies

These are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot, as a rule, be disabled in the website's systems. They enable features such as navigation, security, page loading, form filling and management of privacy preferences.

Performance and analytics cookies

These allow statistical information to be collected about the use of the website, such as the most visited pages, browsing time, traffic source and user interactions.

These cookies help improve the website's performance and user experience. They may include tools such as Google Analytics or similar solutions.

Advertising and marketing cookies

These allow more relevant adverts to be shown to the user, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and create remarketing audiences. They may be used by platforms such as Google Ads, Meta/Facebook Ads and other advertising networks.

These cookies should only be activated with the user's consent, where required by law.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by external services used on the website, such as analytics platforms, advertising, maps, embedded videos, social networks or security tools.

The use of these cookies is subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.

14.3. Cookie Purposes

Cookies may be used to:

• Ensure the proper functioning of the website;
• Improve speed, security and browsing experience;
• Store user preferences;
• Analyse usage statistics;
• Measure advertising campaign conversions;
• Display personalised advertisements;
• Create remarketing audiences;
• Avoid excessive repetition of adverts;
• Improve content, pages and campaigns.

14.4. Cookie Management

When accessing the website, the user may be invited to accept, refuse or configure the use of cookies, depending on the consent tool implemented.

The user may, at any time, change or withdraw their consent through the cookie management tool available on the website, where one exists.

They may also configure their browser to block, delete or limit the use of cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.

14.5. Advertising Cookies, Google Ads and Facebook/Meta Ads

The website may use advertising cookies and pixels to measure campaign results, track conversions and display relevant advertisements on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram or other partner networks.

These technologies may allow the user to see advertisements related to this website after their visit, a practice known as remarketing or retargeting.

The use of these technologies is subject to the user's consent, where legally required.

15. Terms and Conditions of Use

15.1. Acceptance of the Terms

Use of the website https://jaimeroriz.pt/ implies acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

If the user does not agree with these terms, they must refrain from using the website.

15.2. Purpose of the Website

The website is intended solely for informational and institutional purposes, and is designed to present general information about the firm, areas of practice, legal content, contacts and means of communication.

The information provided on the website does not constitute legal advice, a legal opinion, legal consultation or individualised professional recommendation.

Any specific situation should be assessed by a lawyer, after appropriate knowledge of the relevant facts and documents.

15.3. Lawyer-Client Relationship

Access to or use of this website, as well as the submission of a form, email or any communication through the contact details provided, does not automatically create a lawyer-client relationship.

The professional relationship is only established upon the firm's express acceptance and compliance with the applicable legal, regulatory and ethical procedures.

The user should not send confidential, sensitive or legally privileged information before express confirmation that a professional relationship exists.

15.4. Website Content

The content made available on the website is of a general nature and may not be up to date, complete or adapted to specific circumstances.

The firm seeks to ensure that the information presented is accurate and up to date, but does not guarantee the absence of errors, omissions or outdated information.

The firm reserves the right to alter, update, suspend or remove content from the website at any time, without prior notice.

15.5. Intellectual Property

All content on the website, including text, images, logos, trademarks, design, graphic elements, structure, layout, videos, icons and other elements, is protected by copyright, industrial property rights or other legally applicable rights.

Reproduction, copying, modification, distribution, transmission, publication or use of the website's content without prior express authorisation is prohibited, except where legally permitted.

15.6. Permitted Use

The user undertakes to use the website lawfully, appropriately and in a manner respectful of these terms.

In particular, the following are prohibited:

• Using the website for unlawful purposes;
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to systems, data or restricted areas;
• Introducing viruses, malware or other harmful elements;
• Interfering with the normal operation of the website;
• Collecting data from other users without authorisation;
• Using website content in an abusive or unauthorised manner.

15.7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links are provided solely for the user's convenience. The firm does not control, is not responsible for and does not guarantee the accuracy, legality, security or timeliness of the content, policies or privacy practices of those websites.

Access to third-party websites is the sole responsibility of the user.

15.8. Limitation of Liability

The firm shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the website, including, without limitation, technical failures, interruptions, errors, viruses, cyberattacks, data loss or indirect damages.

The information provided on the website does not replace personalised legal advice and should not be used as the sole basis for making legal decisions.

15.9. Website Availability

The firm may suspend, interrupt or limit access to the website, in whole or in part, for technical, operational, maintenance, security or other reasons.

It is not guaranteed that the website will be permanently available, free from errors or fully secure.

16. Changes to the Policy and Terms

The firm reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy, Cookies and Terms of Use at any time.

Changes will be published on this page, together with the date of the last update.

Users are advised to consult this page periodically.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This policy and these terms are governed by Portuguese law.

Without prejudice to the applicable mandatory legal provisions, any dispute arising from the use of the website shall be submitted to the competent Portuguese courts.