Privacy and Data Protection Policy
ANCORPOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND FOUNDATIONS, LLC
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council – all personal data provided will be processed electronically and stored in ANCORPOR’s databases. Accordingly, all personal data collected will be processed in compliance with the provisions of the GDPR, in order to ensure the confidentiality and security of the personal data provided. Therefore, unless required by law, this data will not be disclosed to any other entity.
Protecting your personal data is important to us, and ANCORPOR wants you to feel secure when visiting our website. Protecting your privacy is essential when processing your personal data.
Use of this website is subject to your acceptance, without any reservations, conditions, or modifications. Providing your personal data implies that you are aware of and accept the terms and conditions set forth herein. Therefore, by providing your personal data, you are authorizing the collection, use, and disclosure of such data among the companies that are part of ANCORPOR, in accordance with the rules defined herein, specifically that information regarding users and provided by them shall not be used without their authorization, except for the purposes for which it is intended;
As part of its business operations, ANCORPOR collects and processes personal data, specifically as necessary for the provision of services and the conduct of its commercial activities. In general, the personal data collected is used for managing the contractual relationship, providing the contracted services, tailoring services to the Customer’s needs and interests, and for informational and marketing purposes, among other purposes. The entity responsible for the collection and processing of personal data is the ANCORPOR company that provides the service and which, in that context, determines what data is collected, the means of processing the data, and the purposes for which it is used.
Our employees are bound by a confidentiality agreement and are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the data to which they have access, and they agree to use such data strictly for the purpose for which it was collected.
ANCORPOR adheres to best practices in the field of security and personal data protection, and to that end has implemented measures that are reasonably required under current technical standards to prevent the loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorized access, and theft of personal data. However, it cautions that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and therefore ANCORPOR cannot guarantee that such data will not be viewed by third parties.
The period during which data is stored and retained varies depending on the purpose for which the information is processed. In cases where there is no specific legal requirement, data will be stored and retained for the minimum period necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed, or for the period authorized by the National Data Protection Commission.
As provided for in the Data Protection Regulation, the owner of the personal data provided may, at any time, exercise their right to access, correct, and delete any personal data provided; this right may be exercised by emailing privacidade@ancorpor.pt or by sending a written request to Rua dos Marcos, No. 30, Building 1, 4700-565 Mire de Tibães, Braga.
Any form on this website allows for registration in the ANCORPOR database in accordance with the principles outlined in this section.
Cookie Policy
The cookies used on our website are designed to improve performance and enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that collect information about your device and your browsing experience.
This information is used to track visits and compile statistics on user activity on the website.
The owners of this domain do not use the information contained in these files for commercial purposes with third parties, nor do the cookies store data that could be used for marketing purposes.
By browsing this website, you consent to the use and storage of cookies on your device. Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can prevent them from being stored on your device by setting your browser to refuse cookies. Cookies stored on your device can be deleted at any time.
What is the purpose of cookies?
Cookies help you get the most out of our websites; they help us determine the usefulness, appeal, and usage of our websites, enabling faster and more efficient browsing, and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential cookies: These cookies enable you to navigate the website and use its features, and also allow you to access secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.
Analytical Cookies: These are used to analyze how users interact with the website and to monitor its performance. This allows us to provide a high-quality experience by tailoring our offerings and quickly identifying and resolving any issues that arise. These cookies are used solely for statistical analysis and reporting purposes and do not collect any personal information.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies store your preferences regarding the use of the website, so you don’t have to reconfigure the website every time you visit it.
Third-Party Cookies: These measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. They may also be used to personalize a widget with user data.
Cookies can be:
Persistent: These cookies remain stored for a variable period of time in your web browser on your devices (PC, mobile, and tablet) and are used whenever you visit the website again. They are generally used to tailor your browsing experience to your interests, allowing us to provide a more personalized service.
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in your web browser until you leave the website. The information collected helps identify issues and provides a better browsing experience.
Cookie management:
Some cookies are deleted as soon as you close the tab or browser (depending on which browser you use), some cookies are refreshed with each visit, and some cookies are deleted after a certain period of time.
You can configure the devices and browsers you use to block all or some cookies.
The most common method is to use incognito mode.
Information about “Incognito Mode” and cookie management in the Chrome browser:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Information about “Private Browsing” and cookie management in the Firefox browser:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Information about “Private Browsing” and cookie management in Safari:
https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_US
Information about “Private Browsing” and cookie management in Internet Explorer:
https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
You can also find more information on how to manage cookies here:
https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-control-cookies/
To manage cookies in the Chrome browser:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
To manage cookies in the Firefox browser:
https://support.mozilla.org/pt-PT/kb/ativar-e-desativar-cookies-que-os-websites-utiliza
To manage cookies in the Safari browser:
https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=pt_PT
To manage cookies in Internet Explorer:
https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
For information on how to delete cookies in other browsers:
https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-delete-cookies/
If you choose to block or delete cookies on this domain, you will be restricting a significant portion of the available features, which may result in unexpected behavior.
For more information about cookies and their use, we suggest you visit the following links, which are available only in English:
www.allaboutcookies.org
https://www.aboutcookies.org
To manage the collection of information from third-party cookies, you can do so here:
http://optout.aboutads.info
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
DNT (Do Not Track) is a standard that is not enabled by default for many third-party cookies. To find out if your browsing activity is being tracked and to change your settings, click here:
https://allaboutdnt.com/
Cookies used:
Google Analytics
Duration: 2 years
Responsibility: Google Inc.
Purpose: Session tracking, page navigation, and content interaction for statistical purposes
For more information and to opt out:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
AddThis
Duration: 1 year
Responsibility: Addthis Inc.
Purpose of use: Tracking sessions and interactions with content for statistical purposes and to provide social media sharing features
For more information and to opt out:
http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out
DoubleClick
Duration: 1 year
Responsibility: Google Inc.
Purpose: Tracks users' actions after they interact with ads in order to measure and optimize advertising effectiveness (Used only by Google)
For more information and to opt out:
http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/cookies/
Google Maps
Duration: Session
Responsibility: Google Inc.
Purpose: Collects anonymous information about interactions with the map for statistical purposes. (Used only by Google)
For more information and to opt out:
https://www.google.com/intl/pt_pt/policies/privacy/
YouTube
Duration: Session
Responsibility: Google Inc.
Purpose: Collects anonymous session and video interaction data for statistical purposes and to track activity related to any ads displayed on the content. (Used only by Google)
For more information and to opt out:
https://www.youtube.com/static?template=privacy_guidelines
Session ID
Duration: Session
Responsibility: Self
Purpose: An anonymous record is maintained throughout your session, from the moment you enter this website until you leave, in order to remember your preferences.
Cookie Consent
Duration: 1 year
Responsibility: Self
Purpose: To record the user's consent to our cookie policy.
Facebook
Duration: 3 months
Responsibility: Facebook Inc.
Purpose: To track activity and interactions with Facebook content for the purpose of analyzing behavior, interactions with ads, and for statistical purposes (Used only by Facebook).
For more information and to opt out:
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php