1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how U Match Lda. (“U Match”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects the personal data of its customers, employees, suppliers and candidates. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the legal obligations established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law no. 41/2004, of August 18 (“Protection of Personal Data and Privacy in Telecommunications”).

  1. Data Controller

U Match Lda., with the unique legal person number and registration at the Commercial Registry Office 517698323, with its registered office at Rua de Santos Pousada, 157, 4, Sala 17 | 4000-485 Porto, is the entity responsible for processing your personal data.

  1. Personal Data Collected and Purposes

We collect and process personal data in various ways as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Personal data may be collected through applications, registrations on employment platforms, direct contacts, entering into contracts, and interactions with our company.

-Candidates: We collect information such as name, age, contact details, academic background, employment history, immigration status, financial information and, where applicable, criminal convictions.

-Clients: We collect information to provide services, including contact details and information related to our contractual relationship.

-Suppliers: We collect contact details and other information necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the contractual relationship and communication.

-Special Categories of Data: We collect this information only when necessary and with your express consent, limiting collection to situations where it is strictly necessary.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies to personalize and improve your experience. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device and help us understand your interests and tailor our services to your needs. For more information on the use of cookies and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

  1. Data subjects' rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to:

-Access: Request a copy of your personal data that we hold.

-Correct: Request the correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data.

-Eliminate: Request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.

-Limit: Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

-By: Oppose the processing of your personal data, when it is based on legitimate interests.

-Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to another data controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

  1. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction or damage. However, it is important that you also take precautions to protect your data when interacting with our services.

  1. Data Retention

Personal data is only kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After the end of this period, the data will be deleted or anonymized.

  1. International transfers

Your personal data may be transferred outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) only when necessary and always in compliance with applicable data protection rules.

  1. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data protection practice or legislative changes. Any changes will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, notified directly to you.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the following methods:

-Address: Rua de Santos Pousada, 157, 4, Sala 17 | 4000-485 Porto

-Email: rgpd@umatch.pt