Privacy policy

Privacy Policy Last updated: July 11, 2026

1. Who we are

Borges Atelier is an online store dedicated to creating and selling clothing and other products. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legislation.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at: borgesateliersupport@gmail.com

2. What data we collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:

  • Name;
  • Email address;
  • Phone number (when necessary);
  • Billing and shipping address;
  • Data required to process your order;
  • Purchase history;
  • Information about your use of the website, such as IP address, browser type, and device used.

We do not store your full bank card details. Payments are processed by specialized and secure providers.

3. How we use your data

We use your data only to:

  • Process and deliver your orders;
  • Issue invoices and comply with legal obligations;
  • Respond to customer support requests;
  • Improve the website's functionality;
  • Prevent fraud and protect the store's security;
  • Send news, campaigns, and offers, only when you've given us your consent.

4. Legal basis for processing data

We process your personal data based on:

  • Performance of the purchase contract;
  • Compliance with legal obligations;
  • Legitimate interest in managing and securing the store;
  • Consent, when required (for example, for marketing communications).

5. Data sharing

Your data may only be shared with entities necessary for the store to operate, such as:

  • Shopify (the platform hosting our store);
  • Payment service providers;
  • Shipping companies responsible for delivering orders;
  • Technology service providers that support the website's operation.

These entities only receive the data strictly necessary to carry out their respective services.

6. Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter for news and offers, we will use your email address to send you promotional communications.

You can unsubscribe at any time through the link included in each email, or by contacting us directly.

7. Cookies

Our website only uses cookies that are strictly necessary for it to function. These cookies enable essential features, such as managing your shopping cart, the checkout process, store security, and keeping you logged in during your session.

At this time, we do not use analytics, advertising, or other non-essential cookies.

If, in the future, we start using tools that rely on this type of cookie, such as analytics or advertising services, we will ask for your consent beforehand whenever required by applicable law.

8. Data retention

Your data will only be kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal obligations.

After that period, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you can request:

  • Access to your personal data;
  • Correction of inaccurate data;
  • Deletion of your data, where applicable;
  • Restriction of processing;
  • Data portability;
  • Objection to processing, in cases provided by law;
  • Withdrawal of consent, when processing depends on it.

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us at info@borges-atelier.com.

If you believe your data is not being handled properly, you can file a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) — Portugal's national data protection authority.

10. International transfers

Some of our service providers, such as Shopify, may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Whenever this happens, the protective measures required by current legislation will be applied to ensure your data remains secure.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary.

The most recent version will always be available on this page, along with its update date.

12. Contact

For any questions about privacy or how your personal data is processed, contact us at:

Email: borgesateliersupport@gmail.com

Data controller: Borges Atelier