PRIVACY POLICY

GATEGATO
At GateGato Studio, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a data subject.
1. Data we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
  • Contact details (name, email, phone number) when you book a workshop or contact us through our website.
  • Payment information when making purchases (cash, bank transfer, or through third-party payment providers when available — we do not store card details).
  • Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics).
2. Purpose of processing
We process your data only to:
  • Manage workshop bookings and communication.
  • Provide invoices and process payments.
  • Improve our website and services through anonymous analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal basis for processing
Our processing relies on:
  • Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4. Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
5. Sharing of data
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:
  • Service providers, such as payment processors and website hosting services (Tilda), under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, which help us understand website usage.
  • When required by law.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the site, improve your browsing experience, and collect anonymous analytics data.
We use the following types of cookies:
  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering language settings, ensuring security).
  • Analytics cookies – provided by Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., number of visits, most viewed pages). These cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymous form.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
By continuing to browse our website after seeing the cookie notice, you agree to the use of cookies as described above.
7. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: gategatocom@gmail.com
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
GateGato Studio
R. de Cabo Verde 2f, 2500-173 Caldas da Rainha
gategatocom@gmail.com