Privacy Policy
Welcome to Quinta do Cota's Privacy Policy. This policy will help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and what your rights are regarding this data.
Last updated: March 28, 2025
1. Scope
All personal data subjects defined under the GDPR.
2. Responsibilities
2.1 The Data Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring that this statement is available to all individuals before QUINTA DO COTA begins the process of collecting and processing personal data.
2.2 All QUINTA DO COTA employees who interact with personal data are responsible for ensuring that this statement forms an integral part of the organization's daily operations, with special emphasis on security mechanisms and procedures in the processing of such data.
3. Privacy Statement
3.1. General Scope
3.1.1. The QUINTA DO COTA website is owned by MMJ Sociedade Agrícola, Lda, with registered office at Courela da Casa Nova do Passa Figo, CCI 911, registered in the Commercial Register of Sintra with tax identification number PT 514745630 and a share capital of €180,000.
3.1.2. QUINTA DO COTA is responsible for this Statement. This privacy policy covers physical and logical channels, as well as other websites that mention this policy. Your privacy is important to us. This privacy statement explains what personal data QUINTA DO COTA collects through our interactions with you and our services, and how this data is used. Please read the details of this privacy statement, which provide additional information about QUINTA DO COTA’s services.
3.1.3. This statement applies to QUINTA DO COTA’s interactions with you and to the services listed below, as well as to other QUINTA DO COTA products or services that display this statement. QUINTA DO COTA undertakes to respect your privacy and to process your personal data carefully and confidentially, in accordance with applicable laws. Your data will not be processed for any purpose other than those specified here.
3.1.4. QUINTA DO COTA reserves the right to update or modify its Privacy Policy at any time, especially to adapt it to legislative changes. Therefore, it is advisable that the User visits this page regularly.
3.1.5. By using this website, you are giving your consent to the collection and use of information. QUINTA DO COTA may, at any time, modify, add or delete any privacy policies on its website (www.quintadocota.com) and (www.quintadocota.pt) by updating the content of this page.
3.2. What types of data are collected by QUINTA DO COTA?
QUINTA DO COTA collects data about its employees and about companies that are its clients and partners. The special data referred to in the GDPR are not processed by QUINTA DO COTA.
3.3. What is the purpose of QUINTA DO COTA collecting personal data?
In the case of our employees, the data collected is the name, email, position and telephone number for the provision of goods and services to customers, internal organizational processes (Quality) and for tax and legal obligations inherent to the normal performance of their duties. In the case of customers and partners, the data collected is the name, email and telephone number for the need to purchase, deliver and supply products and/or services and consequently the documents legally required for commercial prospecting activities (direct marketing), marketing events, training and technical information about products and/or services.
3.4. Does QUINTA DO COTA use personal data for Direct Marketing activities?
QUINTA DO COTA may use your personal data to send you any unsolicited mail related to products or commercial offers that may be of interest to you. QUINTA DO COTA does not transfer, trade, or sell your data. The client expressly authorizes QUINTA DO COTA to send information about products and services that may be of interest, using their personal data for direct marketing purposes through any communication channel, including email, phone, SMS, or other forms of automatic call. QUINTA DO COTA will not sell or share its customer database with third parties. Please note that consent can be withdrawn by sending a request to the email farmwine@quintadocota.com or alternatively, in person at QUINTA DO COTA’s premises.
3.5. Who has access to your personal data?
Quinta do Cota does not disclose any personal data of its customers or users to third parties without their consent, except (1) when it involves companies within the Cota Group, (2) when it is necessary for employees, staff, suppliers, or business partners of Quinta do Cota to provide a product or service or perform a function on behalf of Quinta do Cota, or (3) when required or permitted by law.
Quinta do Cota will take reasonable precautions to ensure that its employees or collaborators with access to personal data are adequately trained in its proper processing, respecting this policy and the legal obligations of data protection.
In case of non-compliance, Quinta do Cota will apply disciplinary actions to its employees and staff. Whenever Quinta do Cota discloses the user's personal data, it will ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, namely by providing contractual provisions that guarantee the third party uses the data received solely for the specified purposes (if there is a legal basis for such); otherwise, the data will only be provided after the user’s consent. The processing is carried out for the purposes described in this policy and employs appropriate security measures to protect the user’s personal data against unlawful or unauthorized processing, as well as against loss, accidental destruction, or other harmful actions.
3.6. Where is your personal data stored and for how long?
Quinta do Cota processes personal data for the aforementioned purposes, taking into account only the legal basis necessary for that purpose. The period between the beginning and the end of this processing is stored, and situations may arise in which personal data may be retained for a significantly longer period due to the existence of a legal basis for that purpose and the retention procedure in force at Quinta do Cota. However, if you wish, you can always request clarification from Quinta do Cota, by means of a request sent to the email farmwine@quintadocota.com or, alternatively, in person at Quinta do Cota's premises.
3.7. Is all personal data safe with Quinta do Cota?
Quinta do Cota stores the data of its customers and users internally and through its trusted partners. Both are protected and maintained in accordance with high-security standards to comply with the GDPR and applicable privacy laws.
3.8. When are there links on the Quinta do Cota website?
The Quinta do Cota website may contain links to other websites and email addresses of companies that are not part of the Cota Group. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites and email addresses. If you use a link available on this website and provide personal data on that site, the processing of the data will be subject to the privacy statement of that website.
3.9 You may be contacted by Quinta do Cota regarding your personal data.
In accordance with the GDPR, your personal data will be subject to strict risk minimization measures to preserve the rights and freedoms of individuals, especially against improper access. In the event of any type of privacy breach, you will be informed, following Quinta do Cota's Personal Data Breach Handling Procedure.
3.9 You may be contacted by Quinta do Cota regarding your personal data.
In accordance with the GDPR, your personal data will be subject to strict risk minimization measures to preserve the rights and freedoms of individuals, especially against improper access. In the event of any type of privacy breach, you will be informed, following Quinta do Cota's Personal Data Breach Handling Procedure.
In accordance with the GDPR, your personal data will be subject to strict risk minimization measures to preserve the rights and freedoms of individuals, especially against improper access. In the event of any type of privacy breach, you will be informed, following Quinta do Cota's Personal Data Breach Handling Procedure.
3.9 You may be contacted by Quinta do Cota regarding your personal data.
In accordance with the GDPR, your personal data will be subject to strict risk minimization measures to preserve the rights and freedoms of individuals, especially against improper access. In the event of any type of privacy breach, you will be informed, following Quinta do Cota's Personal Data Breach Handling Procedure.
4. Dispute Resolution and ODR
In accordance with the GDPR, your personal data will be subject to strict risk minimization measures to preserve the rights and freedoms of individuals, especially against improper access. In the event of any type of privacy breach, you will be informed, following Quinta do Cota's Personal Data Breach Handling Procedure.
Cookies Policy
Quinta do Cota uses cookies on its website and/or business applications.
1. What are Cookies?
It consists of a file that is downloaded to your computer or other device when you access certain web pages that collect information about your browsing on said web pages. In some cases, cookies are necessary to facilitate browsing and allow us to store and retrieve information about a user's browsing habits or their equipment, among other things, and, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your equipment, they can be used to recognize the user.
2. What are Cookies used for?
Cookies are used to help determine the usefulness, interest, and number of uses of your websites, enabling faster and more efficient navigation by eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
3. Permanent Cookies
Permanent cookies are stored in the browser on your access devices (PC, mobile, and tablet) and are used whenever you visit one of our websites again. They are typically used to direct navigation based on the user's interests, allowing us to provide a more personalized service.
4. Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in your browser's cookie file until you leave the website. The information obtained from these cookies is used to analyze web traffic patterns, allowing us to identify issues and provide a better browsing experience.
5. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies allow you to navigate the website and use its applications, as well as access secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. They can also be used to personalize a widget with user data.
7. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies store the user's preferences regarding the use of the site, so there is no need to reconfigure the site each time you visit.
8. Advertising Cookies
We use social media buttons to allow our users to share web pages or mark them as favorites. These are buttons for external social media websites. These sites may record information related to your online activities, including on our website. You can review the terms of use and privacy policies of these websites to understand exactly how they use the information and to learn how to delete or erase such information.
9. How can you manage cookies?
All browsers allow the user to accept, refuse, or delete cookies, including through the selection of the appropriate settings in the respective browser. You can configure cookies in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.