Privacy Policy

SIMACA LDA, specialized in leather products, respects the privacy and protection of the personal data of all its business clients, partners, and suppliers, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Portuguese legislation, including Law No. 58/2019.

SIMACA LDA has not appointed a Data Protection Officer, as it is not legally required to do so. However, any questions may be directed to info@lederhood.com.

 

 

1. Data We Collect

 

We may collect and process:

– Identification of business contacts: name, position, phone number, email.

– Company data: trade name, VAT number, registered address, invoicing information.

– Transaction data: order history, contracts, communications.

– Technical data: IP address, cookies, and website browsing data.

 

2. Purpose of Processing

The collected data is processed for:

– Negotiation, execution, and management of commercial contracts.

– Invoicing and tax obligations.

– Communication of commercial changes or relevant updates.

– Sending commercial information and promotions (when authorized).

– Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

 

3. Legal Basis

Processing is carried out based on:

– Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.

– Compliance with legal obligations.

– Consent (only for marketing communications).

– Legitimate interest (management of business relationships and fraud prevention).

 

4. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

– Transport and logistics service providers.

– Financial partners and payment processors.

– Legal, tax, and accounting advisors.

– Public authorities, whenever required by law.

All third parties comply with GDPR and provide adequate protection guarantees.

 

5. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards will be adopted, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

 

6. Security and Retention

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration of data.

Data is retained for as long as the business relationship lasts and for the period required by law (e.g., tax and accounting purposes).

 

7. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects (business contacts) have the right to:

– Access, rectify, or erase data.

– Restrict or object to processing.

– Request portability.

– Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

Requests should be sent to: info@lederhood.com.

Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD – Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados) via the website www.cnpd.pt.

 

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve website functionality and personalize the browsing experience. The cookies used may include:

 

• Essential cookies: necessary for the operation of the website.
• Performance/analytics cookies: help measure traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Personalization and marketing cookies: allow us to provide relevant content tailored to the user’s interests.

 

You can configure your browser to manage or disable cookies.

9. Changes to the Policy

This policy may be updated at any time. The most recent version will always be available on the website.

 

10. Contact Details

SIMACA LDA
Rua 1 de Maio 96- 3700-541 ARRIFANA, Portugal
+351 914 679 920
info@lederhood.com