Marcos Joaquim

Legal Compliance & GDPR

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 August 2026

1. Overview & Data Controller

This website is owned and operated by Marcos Joaquim, with professional domicile at Av. Amílcar Cabral, Bairro Central, Maputo, Mozambique.

I am firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and fundamental rights of every user, ensuring that all processing of personal data complies strictly with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant international data protection laws.

2. Personal Data Collected

Only strictly necessary data required for service provision, commercial communications, and secure technical operations is collected:

  • Contact Form: Full name, email address, project category, and project brief submitted voluntarily by the user.
  • Technical & Server Logs: Anonymised IP addresses, browser specifications, operating system details, and timestamps recorded automatically to preserve infrastructure resilience and security.
  • Essential Cookies & Storage: Session tokens and consent records stored locally in your browser to maintain functional consistency.

3. Legal Grounds and Purpose of Processing

Data is processed on the following lawful bases:

  • Pre-contractual measures: To evaluate project specifications and respond to direct business inquiries.
  • Legitimate Interest: To maintain website security, prevent fraudulent activity, and guarantee platform uptime.
  • Consent: For essential storage preferences and specific requested communications.

4. Cookie Management

This website does not deploy invasive third-party tracking or behavioural advertising cookies. Essential cookies and browser storage (localStorage) are strictly limited to preserving your consent preferences and ensuring smooth site navigation.

5. Data Retention Period

Information provided via contact channels will be retained exclusively for the duration necessary to address your enquiry, sustain ongoing professional collaboration, or satisfy applicable statutory accounting obligations. Thereafter, data is permanently erased.

6. Your Statutory Rights

Under the GDPR, you are entitled to the following fundamental rights:

  • Right of Access: Obtain confirmation and copies of your personal data held.
  • Right to Rectification: Request prompt correction of inaccurate or incomplete records.
  • Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of personal data when no longer required.
  • Right to Restriction & Objection: Object to processing under specific legal grounds.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your provided data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7. Privacy Contact Details

To exercise your statutory rights or submit questions regarding data handling practices, please contact:

Marcos Joaquim

Av. Amílcar Cabral, Bairro Central, Maputo, Mozambique

Email: marcosjoaquimmz@gmail.com