PRIVACY POLICY

Eficiente Ventures (Eficiente)
Effective Date: January 27, 2025
Last Updated: January 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Eficiente Consultancy Unipessoal Lda, operating as Eficiente Ventures ("Eficiente", "we", "us", or "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website https://www.eficiente-ventures.com/ or engage with our services.

Eficiente is a capital access partner and strategic advisory firm registered in Portugal. We operate globally, serving clients across Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, and internationally.

2. Data Controller Information

Company: Eficiente Consultancy Unipessoal Lda
Trading as: Eficiente Ventures (Eficiente)
Registered Office: Rua Diogo Cão, Nº 1242, Rch Esq, 4200-259 Porto, Portugal
Registration Number: 516190245
Contact Email: info@eficiente-ventures.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

Through our Contact Us form, we collect:

• Company name
• Contact person name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any additional information you choose to provide

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of visit
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• General geographic location (country/region level)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools integrated into our website platform (Webador).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Legitimate Interests: To respond to inquiries, improve our website, and maintain business relationships
• Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications
• Contract: To perform services for clients who engage with Eficiente
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Evaluate potential business opportunities
• Provide our advisory and consulting services
• Send relevant business communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Protect against fraud and security threats

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 General Principle

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Client data remains confidential and is not shared with our network partners.

6.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only:

• With your explicit consent
• With service providers who assist our operations (e.g., DocSend for document sharing)
• To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
• To protect Eficiente's rights, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or reorganization

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Contact form inquiries are typically retained for 3 years unless we have an ongoing business relationship. Client data is retained according to contractual and legal requirements.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure data transmission protocols
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee confidentiality obligations

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including:

• Within the European Economic Area (EEA)
• To Gulf Cooperation Council countries
• To other countries where our clients or partners are located

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Oppose certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@eficiente-ventures.com.

11. Cookie Policy

11.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly and provide usage information.

11.2 Cookies We Use

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for basic functionality. These may include:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Preference cookies (remembering your choices)

11.3 Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) or advertising cookies. Our website platform (Webador) may use minimal technical cookies for website operation.

11.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to partner organizations and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed at businesses and professional investors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: info@eficiente-ventures.com

For general business inquiries, please use our Contact Us form on the website.