Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Muscle Therapy Algarve
Alex Cabrita
Av. 5 de Outubro, Edif. Doza nº 143/145 – R/C
8135-100 Almancil, Algarve, Portugal
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +351 925 382 490

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with us:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address (for mobile massage appointments)
  • Health information voluntarily shared for treatment purposes
  • Browsing data (cookies — see section 7)

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

PurposeLegal Basis
Managing appointments and providing servicesContract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Client communicationLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Compliance with legal obligationsLegal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Analytics cookies (with consent)Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Client treatment data is retained for 5 years after the last appointment, in accordance with applicable Portuguese legislation.

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) at www.cnpd.pt.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data may be shared only with service providers who assist us in operating the business (such as payment processors), always subject to appropriate data protection agreements.

7. Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

TypePurposeConsent
NecessaryEssential website functionalityNot required
AnalyticsUnderstand how visitors use the site (anonymous data)Required
MarketingTracking for advertising purposesRequired

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Manage cookie preferences" in the website footer.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +351 925 382 490