1. Data Controller

The data controller is:

CETARAM – Associação para a valorização dos cetáceos da Madeira
NIPC: 518251292

2. Legal Framework

This policy complies with:

• GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679)
• Lei n.º 58/2019

3. Personal Data Collected

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Donation-related information
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device)

4. Purpose of Processing

Data is processed for:

• Communication with users
• Managing donations and support
• Website analytics and improvement
• Legal compliance

5. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• User consent
• Performance of a contract (e.g., donations)
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests

6. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to analyze user behavior.

• Data may be transferred outside the EU
• IP anonymization is applied where possible
• Users can disable cookies via browser settings

GoFundMe

Donations may be processed via GoFundMe, which acts as an independent data controller.

Users should review GoFundMe’s privacy policy.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law.

8. User Rights

Under GDPR, users have the right to:

• Access their data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

Requests can be sent via email.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

10. Complaints

Users may lodge complaints with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority:

CNPD – Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device to improve website functionality and performance.

2. Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the functioning of the website.

Analytical Cookies

Used to understand user interaction (Google Analytics).

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external platforms such as GoFundMe.

3. Legal Basis

In accordance with:

• GDPR
• ePrivacy Directive
• Portuguese Law (Lei das Comunicações Eletrónicas)

Non-essential cookies are only used with user consent.

4. Managing Cookies

Users can:

• Accept or reject cookies via the cookie banner
• Configure browser settings to block or delete cookies

5. Consent

By continuing to use the website, users consent to cookie use as described, unless they disable them.

6. Changes

This policy may be updated periodically.