Privacy Policy

JSL Legacy Lda. considers the protection of the privacy of users of the website www.jsl.pt to be one of its main priorities.

We are committed to handling personal data in a lawful, fair, transparent, and secure manner.

This Privacy Policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out through the website www.jsl.pt and explains:

  • what types of personal data we collect,

  • for what purposes we use this data,

  • with whom the data may be shared and why,

  • how long we keep the data,

  • what rights you have as the data owner.

All of this is done in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable Portuguese data protection laws.

We kindly ask you to read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our website.

1. Personal data we collect

When you visit the website www.jsl.pt, we may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Technical information about your device (“device information”)

This information is collected automatically by the system and may include:

  • the type and version of your browser,

  • your IP address,

  • your time zone,

  • identifiers and technical information related to cookies installed on your device,

  • information about the pages you visit, how long you stay on the website, and how you navigate through it.

This information is collected automatically each time you access the website and is mainly used to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website.

1.2 Information provided directly by the user

When you fill in one of our forms (for example, to request contact, evaluate a property, or sell or buy a house or apartment in Portugal), we may collect, among other things:

  • first and last name,

  • e-mail address,

  • phone or mobile number,

  • country of residence,

  • information about the property (location, type of property, condition, indicative value, etc.),

  • any other information you choose to share in the message field.

This data is provided voluntarily by the user in order to request contact, ask for information, or receive a proposal from JSL Legacy Lda.

2. Why do we process your data?
2.1 Security, website operation, and usage statistics

Our main concern is the security and proper functioning of the website.

For this reason, device and navigation data are used in particular to:

  • ensure the correct technical operation of the website,

  • prevent and detect abuse or improper use of the website,

  • produce aggregated and anonymous statistics about website usage, with the aim of continuous improvement.

This data is not used to personally identify any user, unless this is strictly necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

2.2 Responding to requests and providing services

When a user fills in a form on the website, the data provided is used to:

  • contact you,

  • respond to requests for information,

  • analyse requests related to the sale, purchase, or investment in property in Portugal,

  • present proposals or schedule meetings and visits,

  • follow and support the mediation, investment, or property acquisition process, where applicable.

If you choose not to provide certain data, we may not be able to respond to some requests or provide certain services.

2.3 Marketing communication (only with consent)

With your explicit consent, we may use your e-mail address or phone number to send you:

  • information about new services or investment opportunities,

  • invitations to events or meetings,

  • newsletters or informative content.

This will only be done if you have given your express consent (for example, by ticking the relevant box in a form).
You may withdraw your consent at any time, in accordance with the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

2.4 Compliance with legal obligations

In certain cases, we may process and store your data in order to:

    • comply with tax obligations,

    • prevent money laundering or terrorist financing,

    • respond to requests from competent authorities,

    • comply with other legal obligations applicable to real estate activities in Portugal.

3. Cookies
3.1 Use of cookies

The website www.jsl.pt uses cookies to ensure its proper functioning, improve the user’s browsing experience, and enable additional features (for example, remembering language preferences).

3.2 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s access device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.).

The cookies used on our website do not, by themselves, collect information that directly identifies the user.
However, they may store preferences and usage patterns that allow easier and faster navigation during future visits.

3.3 Managing cookies

All major internet browsers allow users to:

  • accept, refuse, or delete cookies,

  • set specific rules for certain websites,

  • completely or partially disable the use of cookies.

These settings are managed directly in the user’s browser.
For more information, users should consult the help menu, instructions, or manual of their browser.

3.4 Consequences of disabling cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features and reduce the quality of the browsing experience.
In some cases, it may also prevent access to certain areas or functionalities of the website.

4. Rights of data owners

As the owner of personal data, the user has the right, at any time and in accordance with applicable law, to exercise the following rights.

4.1 Right of access

You have the right to request information about:

  • what personal data JSL Legacy Lda. holds about you, and

  • how this data is processed.

4.2 Right to rectification

You have the right to request the correction of personal data that is:

  • incorrect,

  • incomplete, or

  • out of date.

4.3 Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, in particular when:

a) the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or processed;

b) you withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis that allows the processing;

c) you object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate interests that justify it.

4.4 Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain situations provided by law, for example:

  • when you contest the accuracy of the data, or

  • when the processing is unlawful and you oppose the deletion of the data.

4.5 Right to object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data when it is based on the legitimate interests of JSL Legacy Lda., or when it is carried out for direct marketing purposes.

4.6 Right to withdraw consent

If the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out before the withdrawal.

4.7 How to exercise your rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, you may contact JSL Legacy Lda. at any time:

4.8 Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority if you believe that your rights relating to the protection of personal data have been violated.

In Portugal, the competent authority is the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD).
More information is available at: www.cnpd.pt

5. Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by JSL Legacy Lda..

We are not responsible for the privacy policies, practices, or content of these third-party websites.

We recommend that, when leaving our website and accessing other domains, users always read the relevant privacy policies before providing any personal data.

6. Information security

We apply appropriate technical, organisational, and administrative measures to protect the personal data provided to us, including:

  • storing data on servers with restricted access,

  • using protection mechanisms to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure of data,

  • limiting internal access to personal data only to employees or partners who need this information to perform their duties and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Despite all our efforts, no system for transmitting or storing data over the Internet is completely secure.
For this reason, we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we are committed to acting diligently and responsibly in the event of any security incident that may affect your data.

7. Legal disclosure

We may disclose personal data that we collect, use, or receive in the following situations:

    • when required by law, regulation, or a decision of a competent authority,

    • when we are required to respond to legal notices, court orders, or similar legal processes,

    • when we believe, in good faith, that disclosure is necessary in order to:

      • protect our rights, property, or security,

      • protect the safety of our clients, users, or third parties,

      • investigate suspected fraud or other illegal activities,

      • respond to legitimate requests from government authorities.

8. Applicable law

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR),

  • Portuguese Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August, which ensures the application of the GDPR within the Portuguese legal system,

  • and other applicable national legislation on the protection of personal data.

In the event of a dispute or disagreement related to the interpretation or application of this Privacy Policy, Portuguese law shall apply, and the Portuguese courts shall have jurisdiction, without prejudice to mandatory provisions of European Union law.

If you need additional information about data protection in Portugal, you may consult the information provided by the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) at www.cnpd.pt.

9. Contact information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, about how we process your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, you may contact us at: