Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

How We Use Cookies

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference and accessibility settings.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.

How to Control Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as some features may no longer function properly.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service and deliver advertisements. These cookies are controlled by the third parties, and you should review their respective privacy policies for more information.

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Abatanado is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone number, postal address, and other contact information.
• Business Information: Business name, description, category, location, opening hours, and other listing details.
• Usage Information: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and click patterns.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• To understand and analyse how you use our platform and develop new features
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf
• With business partners when you choose to engage with their services
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to request restriction of processing of your information
• The right to receive your information in a portable format
• The right to object to certain types of processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country or jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to third parties with whom we share it.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Abatanado, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our platform.

Eligibility

By using Abatanado, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and Conditions. If you are using our services on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

Business Listings

If you create a business listing, you agree that:

• All information provided is accurate and truthful
• Your listing complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• You will not post misleading or deceptive content
• You have the right to use any images, logos, or content you upload
• You will keep your listing information up to date

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload viruses or other harmful code
• Send spam, advertising, or promotional materials without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Use automated systems to access the platform without permission
• Impersonate another person or entity

Intellectual Property

All content on Abatanado, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Abatanado or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to Abatanado, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content in connection with our services. You retain all ownership rights to your content.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Abatanado is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the platform or the information, content, or materials included. You expressly agree that your use of the service is at your sole risk.

Limitation of Liability

Abatanado shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Abatanado harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the platform at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Portugal.