Who is responsible for your data
NALA Lda, trading as Aurea Properties, is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. Its office is at Estrada de Quarteira, Edifício Cerona, Bloco 4, Loja 5, 8125-432 Vilamoura, Algarve. You can contact Aurea at [email protected].
Personal data we collect
The information collected depends on how you interact with Aurea. It may include:
- your name, email address, telephone number and preferred contact method;
- property interests, search preferences, budget, viewing requests and enquiry details;
- members’ account, authentication and private-office activity records;
- concierge request details, requested dates and party size;
- correspondence sent by email, telephone or WhatsApp; and
- limited technical and security information, such as an IP address, request time and essential session-cookie data.
Why we use personal data
Aurea uses personal data only where there is a lawful reason to do so. Depending on the circumstances, this may be to take steps requested before entering a contract, perform a contract, comply with a legal obligation, pursue a legitimate business interest or act with your consent.
- respond to enquiries and arrange introductions, calls or property viewings;
- operate and secure the members’ private office;
- record property requirements and provide relevant property or service information;
- coordinate requested concierge or partner services;
- protect the website, prevent misuse and diagnose technical problems;
- meet accounting, regulatory, anti-money-laundering and other legal duties; and
- send optional marketing only where the applicable legal requirements have been met.
International transfers
Some technology or communications providers may process personal data outside Portugal or the European Economic Area. Where data is transferred internationally, Aurea will use a lawful transfer mechanism and appropriate safeguards where required.
How long we keep personal data
Personal data is kept only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, to manage an ongoing relationship, or to meet legal, regulatory, accounting and dispute-resolution requirements. It is then deleted, anonymised or securely archived as appropriate.
Your data-protection rights
Subject to the conditions in applicable law, you may ask for access to your personal data, correction, deletion, restriction or portability, or object to certain processing. Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent without affecting earlier lawful processing.
To exercise a right, contact [email protected]. Aurea may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. You may also complain to Portugal’s data-protection authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD).
Security and policy updates
Aurea uses proportionate organisational and technical measures intended to protect personal data. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, so please avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through ordinary email or messaging services.
This policy may be updated when services, technology or legal requirements change. The latest version and its update date will be published on this page.