Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 13, 2026

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Needlew Fhs (operated by Friary WBWR) ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website needlewfhs.world.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Portuguese data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out a contact form
• Submit feedback or inquiries
• Interact with our content

This information may include: name, email address, subject of inquiry, and message content.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Analyze website usage and improve our content
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: 2 years from submission
• Analytics data: 26 months (anonymized after 14 months)

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Union. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

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

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Needlew Fhs (Friary WBWR)
Avenida da Liberdade 245
1250-096 Lisbon, Portugal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 21 555 2740

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD):

Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
Av. D. Carlos I, 134, 1º
1200-651 Lisboa, Portugal
Website: www.cnpd.pt