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Privacy and cookie policy

Last updated: 11/05/2026

This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how EMPRESA BERRELHAS DE CAMIONAGEM LDA, with NIPC 500095884, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of website users https://berrelhas.pt as well as the rights to which they are entitled under applicable law.

Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing the personal data collected through the website is:

EMPRESA BERRELHAS DE CAMIONAGEM LDA
Trade name: Berrelhas
Tax ID Number: 500095884
Commercial Registry: registered with the Viseu Commercial Registry Office
Address: Parque Industrial de Coimbrões, Lote 78, 3500-618
Email: geral@berrelhas.pt  
Phone: (+351) 232 470 500 (Cost of a call to a domestic landline.)

Personal information we may collect

Depending on the user’s interaction with the website, Berrelhas may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • name;
  • email;
  • phone number or contact information;
  • city;
  • the content of messages sent through the website's forms;
  • information provided in requests for quotes;
  • information provided in job applications or recruitment inquiries;
  • technical browsing data, including IP address, device type, browser, and technical logs associated with the use of the website;
  • data collected through strictly necessary cookies and, if used, other cookies that require consent.

How We Collect Data

Personal data may be collected when the user:

  • fill out and submit contact forms;
  • submit a request for a quote;
  • submit an application through the “Careers” page;
  • contact Berrelhas by email or phone;
  • browse the website;
  • accepts, where applicable, the use of cookies that are not strictly necessary.

Purposes of the processing

Berrelhas processes personal data for the following purposes:

  • respond to requests for contact, information, and quotes;
  • manage communications with customers, prospects, and candidates;
  • review applications and recruitment processes;
  • ensure the operation, security, and technical management of the website;
  • to comply with legal, regulatory, tax, or administrative obligations;
  • exercise or defend Berrelhas' rights in the event of a dispute.

Legal Basis

The processing of personal data is carried out based on the following grounds, as applicable:

  • pre-contractual steps, when the user requests contact, a quote, or a proposal;
  • performance of the contract, should a service contract be entered into;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • Berrelhas’ legitimate interest, specifically in managing the website, ensuring security, responding to inquiries, and organizing the recruitment process;
  • the data subject’s consent, whenever legally required, particularly for cookies that are not strictly necessary, should they be used.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

Personal data may be disclosed to third parties that provide services to Berrelhas, only to the extent strictly necessary, namely:

  • website hosting and maintenance providers;
  • technology and IT service providers;
  • email and communications service providers;
  • accounting, legal, or administrative consultants;
  • public authorities, when there is a legal obligation or a legitimate request.

Berrelhas seeks to ensure that any third parties that process data on its behalf provide adequate safeguards for confidentiality and data protection.

International Data Transfers

Whenever a service provider is located outside the European Economic Area or uses infrastructure outside that area, Berrelhas will seek to ensure that such transfers occur only with adequate safeguards and in accordance with legally permissible terms.

Data Retention

Berrelhas retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and, where applicable, for the periods required by law.

In particular:

  • Data related to contact requests and quotes will be retained for the period necessary to process the request and for any subsequent commercial follow-up;
  • Data related to recruitment will be retained for the period necessary to review and close the respective case, unless there is a legal obligation or the data subject has consented to further retention;
  • Data necessary to comply with legal obligations may be retained for the periods required by law.

Security

Berrelhas implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, destruction, alteration, unauthorized access, or any other form of unlawful processing.

Nevertheless, and in accordance with Recital 20 of Directive 2002/58/EC, Berrelhas notes that the use of the Internet and electronic communication systems involves inherent security risks, and it is not possible to guarantee that any data transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure.

Therefore, although reasonable and appropriate measures are in place to mitigate existing risks, Berrelhas cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, security breaches, interruptions, viruses, cyberattacks, or other situations that could compromise data security and access to the website.

Rights of Data Subjects

Under applicable law, the data subject may exercise the following rights, where applicable:

  • right of access;
  • right to rectification;
  • right to erasure;
  • the right to restrict processing;
  • right to object;
  • right to data portability;
  • the right to withdraw consent, when the processing is based on that legal basis, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out previously.

You may request to exercise these rights by email geral@berrelhas.pt.  

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the law, you may also file a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD).

Cookies

This section of the policy is developed under the Lei n.º 41/2004, de 18 de agosto, as amended by Law No. 46/2012, of August 29, which transposes the ePrivacy Directive into national law, as well as Article 12 of the GDPR and Recital 25 of Directive 2002/58/EC.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or cell phone) when you visit a website. These files allow the site to recognize your device on future visits and remember certain information about your browsing, such as your preferences. Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot access other files on your device.

What types of cookies are there?

Cookies can be classified based on their origin, duration, and purpose:

As for the origin:

  • First-party cookies— installed directly by the website you are visiting;

As for the duration:

  • Persistent cookies— remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser, until they expire or are manually deleted.

As for the purpose:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies— essential for the basic functioning of the website, such as consent preferences;
  • Preference (functional) cookies— allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language or region, to provide a personalized experience;

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies — do not require the user's prior consent under the Law No. 41/2004:

  • Form cookies— temporarily store the information submitted in forms, preventing data loss in the event of an error;

Non-essential cookies — require your prior, express, and informed consent, in accordance with Article Section 5 of Law No. 41/2004 and the Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR:

  • Google Analytics— We use Google Analytics to understand how the website is used and to improve the user experience. These cookies may track, for example, the time spent on the website or the pages visited. The data collected is anonymous and aggregated. For more information, please see Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com;
  • Preference Cookies— store user preferences, such as language or content layout, to provide a personalized experience on future visits;

Source and Duration of Cookies

The cookies used on this website are first-party cookies, strictly associated with the website’s domain, and have a maximum duration of 30 (thirty) days, unless applicable law requires or permits a different retention period.

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please refer to your browser’s “Help” section for specific instructions. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of this website, particularly with regard to preferences or the personalization of your browsing experience.

You can also choose not to be tracked by Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Concluding Remarks

This Privacy and Cookies Policy may be updated at any time; any changes will be posted on this page along with the date of the last update. We recommend that you review this document periodically. If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or the use of cookies, you may contact Berrelhas using the contact information available on this website.