Privacy policy

Data Protection Commitment

West Consulting is committed to:

• Complying with all applicable national and EU legal standards regarding data protection, privacy, and information security.
• Processing all personal data lawfully, transparently, and securely.

Responsible Entity

West Consulting is a commercial brand that brings together a set of specialized skills in strategic consulting, represented by Carlos Azevedo, who assumes responsibility for the processing of data that may be shared by clients and partners.

Data Collection and Processing

• We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact name.

• Email and telephone contacts.

• Data relating to website navigation – Cookies.

Purposes of Treatment

The personal data collected is intended for: 

• Provision of consulting services. 
• Management of commercial and contractual relationships between clients and partners. 
• Sharing of relevant information for clients and partners. 
• Invitations to events. 
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. 
• Continuous improvement of the digital experience and services provided.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on:

• Explicit consent of the data subject.
• Performance of contracts or pre-contractual steps.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Legitimate interests of West Consulting, namely in the pursuit of its consulting activity.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or until the data subject exercises their right to object or request erasure, unless the law requires longer periods.

Comunication and Data Transfer

Data may be communicated to partner or subcontracted entities, exclusively for the purpose of providing contracted services.

Data Subject Rights

Data subjects have the right to: 

• Access, rectification, and updating of their data. 
• Restriction of or objection to processing. 
• Data portability. 
• Deletion of data, in accordance with the law. 

To exercise these rights, simply contact us at c.azevedo@westconsulting.pt 

Information Security 

West Consulting adopts appropriate organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. 

Changes to the Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version will always be available on the West Consulting website. 

Cookies Policy

What are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They serve to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and provide relevant information about your use of the site.

Types of Cookies

West Consulting uses different categories of cookies: 

• Strictly necessary cookies essential for the website to function and to allow access to secure areas. 
• Performance and analytics cookies collect statistical data on how visitors use the site, helping us to improve content and functionality. 
• Functionality cookies allow us to remember user preferences (such as language), providing a more personalized experience. 
• Marketing and advertising cookies used to present relevant content and campaigns, as well as to measure the effectiveness of our digital communications.

Purpose of Use 

Cookies allow us to: 

• Ensure the correct functioning of the website. Continuously improve the user experience. 
• Analyze browsing patterns and optimize content. 
• Support digital communication and marketing campaigns. 

Cookie Management 

Users can configure their browser at any time to accept, refuse, or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. 

Consent 

By continuing to browse the West Consulting website, the user accepts the use of cookies under the terms of this Policy.

Changes to the Policy 

West Consulting may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be available on our website.