Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Dolsa Alves Massage & Beauty (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and stores personal information when you visit our website dolsa‑massagebeauty.com or submit information via our contact or booking forms.
1. Who We Are
Dolsa Alves Massage & Beauty is a massage and beauty salon based in Almancil, Algarve, Portugal. For data protection purposes under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), we are the “data controller” of the personal information you provide to us.
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2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you provide voluntarily, such as:
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Your name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Any other information you enter via contact or booking forms (e.g., service requested, preferences)
We also gather certain technical data automatically when you visit the site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device data, which are used for analytics and website performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your enquiries and book appointments
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To provide the services you request
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To send follow-up communications if you’ve opted in (e.g., appointment reminders, promotional offers)
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To monitor website usage and improve user experience
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following legal bases:
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Legitimate interest: to process bookings and communications related to our services
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Consent: if you agree to receive marketing communications (newsletter, offers)
We will only use your data for the purposes described and will not repurpose it without further notice.
5. Sharing Your Information
Your data may be stored on Wix’s secure servers (our website platform) and shared with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms) when necessary to fulfil a service you requested. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
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6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or to fulfil legal or regulatory obligations. If you have subscribed to marketing communications, we will keep your contact information until you withdraw consent. After this period, data is either anonymised or securely deleted.
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7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
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Withdraw your consent where relevant
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Object to or restrict processing
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Request data portability (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact page.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to provide you with an optimal browsing experience, and to analyse site performance. When you first visit the site, you will receive a cookie banner asking your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics). You can change your preferences at any time via your browser settings or the cookie banner panel. Please see our separate Cookie Policy for full details.
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9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes to our practices, legal obligations, or website functionality. The “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Business Name: Dolsa Alves Massage & Beauty
Location: Almancil, Algarve, Portugal
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