1. Data Controller
This website is operated under the trading name PMLS Portugal.
The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
Robert Hartman
Trading as PMLS Portugal
Independent Licensed Real Estate Professional
AMI License No. 27653
Email: info@pmlsportugal.com
Telephone: +351 968 046 741
As an independent licensed real estate professional operating under Portuguese law, I determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese legislation.
2. Personal Data I Collect
I may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Country of residence
- Property preferences
- Rental requirements
- Purchase requirements
- Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, email or telephone.
I do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless legally required for a specific service. I only collect personal data that is necessary to provide my services or to comply with legal obligations.
3. How I Use Your Information
Your personal data is used only to:
- Respond to your enquiries.
- Provide relocation services.
- Assist with buying, selling or renting property.
- Arrange property viewings.
- Prepare contracts and documentation.
- Comply with Portuguese legal obligations.
- Improve my website and customer service.
- Send newsletters or marketing communications (only with your consent).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
I process personal data based on:
- Your consent.
- Performance of a contract.
- Taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests.
5. Sharing of Information
Your data may be shared only when necessary with trusted partners such as:
- Property owners
- Real estate agencies
- Lawyers
- Notaries
- Mortgage brokers
- Banks
- Government authorities
- Immigration professionals
I never sell your personal information
6. Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide my services;
- Comply with Portuguese tax and legal obligations;
- Resolve disputes;
- Enforce agreements.
7. Cookies
My website uses cookies to:
- Improve website functionality;
- Analyse website traffic;
- Remember user preferences.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, non-essential cookies are only placed after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of the service providers I use may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the GDPR to protect your personal data.
9. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data;
- Correct inaccurate information;
- Request deletion of your data;
- Restrict processing;
- Object to processing;
- Request data portability;
- Withdraw consent at any time;
- Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, non-essential cookies are only placed after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
10. Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:
- Unauthorized access;
- Loss;
- Misuse;
- Alteration;
- Disclosure.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Third-Party Links
My website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
12. Children's Privacy
My services are not directed at children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact
For any questions regarding these Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Robert Hartman
Trading as PMLS Portugal
Independent Licensed Real Estate Professional
AMI Licence No. 27653
Email: info@pmlsportugal.com
Telephone: +351 968 046 741
Portugal