Privacy Policy
Haipe Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a brand of Buzzvel Lda, which is the legal entity responsible for processing personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable national data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:
BUZZVEL LDA
Tax ID: PT516182005
Haipe Studio operates as a brand of BUZZVEL LDA Lda.
Contact:
- Email: privacy@haipestudio.com
2. What is Personal Data?
Personal data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify you, such as your name, email address, IP address, or cookie identifiers.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We may collect personal data through:
- Website forms (contact, newsletter subscription, downloads).
- Cookies and similar technologies (via Cookiebot for consent management).
- Direct communications with our team (email).
| Purpose | Data Collected | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries | Name, email, phone | Consent | 1 year |
| Maintaining contact records | Name, email, phone | Consent | 1 year |
| Website operations (security, performance) | IP, cookies | Legitimate interest; Consent (cookies) | 2 years |
| Analytics and usage audits | IP, cookies | Consent | 2 years |
| Fraud prevention & IT security | IP, cookies | Legitimate interest | 2 years |
| Service improvement and communication effectiveness | Cookies, usage data | Consent; Legitimate interest | 2 years |
5. Cookies
We use cookies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content. Non-essential cookies are only used with your prior consent.
For full details, please see our Cookie Policy, powered by Cookiebot, which provides an up-to-date cookie declaration and consent management.
6. Sharing Data with Third Parties
We may share personal data with trusted third-party providers for services such as:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Communication tools
All third parties are bound by contractual obligations to process data securely and only as instructed by us.
7. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected through:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission, or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved under GDPR.
8. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing in certain cases
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Data portability in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@haipestudio.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD, www.cnpd.pt).
9. Security of Personal Data
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted communications (TLS)
- Secure access controls
- Regular monitoring and system updates
While we strive to protect your data, no system is entirely immune from security risks.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to external websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our legal, technical, or business practices. Any changes will be published on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.