DATA RETENTION POLICY – Digital Compass

1. Introduction

Digital Compass is committed to processing and retaining personal data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, in compliance with the GDPR and applicable legislation.

2. Retention Principles

Personal data is retained only for the period strictly necessary for:

  • Provision of contracted services
  • Compliance with legal and tax obligations
  • Exercise of rights and defence in legal proceedings
  • Managing the customer relationship

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

3. Retention Periods

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data:

  • Accounting and tax data: 10 years (legal obligation)
  • Contact and communication data: up to 2 years after the last relevant contact
  • Proposal and quotation data: up to 1 year, unless converted into a contract
  • Data necessary for contract performance: up to 5 years after the end of the contractual relationship
  • Cookies and technical data: as defined in the Cookie Policy
4. Deletion and Anonymisation

When the retention period ends, data is:

  • Securely deleted, or
  • Anonymised, making identification of the data subject impossible
5. Data Subject Rights

The data subject may request the deletion of their data, except where there is a legal obligation to retain it. Requests must be sent to: [insert email]

6. Changes to This Policy

Digital Compass may update this policy whenever necessary. The most recent version will always be available on the website.


LEGAL NOTICE – Digital Compass

1. General Information

The website bussola-digital.pt is owned by Digital Compass – Accounting and Consultancy. Access to and use of this website implies acceptance of this Legal Notice.

2. Contents

All content presented on the website (texts, images, graphics, logo, brand and structure) is the property of Digital Compass or used with authorisation. Reproduction, distribution or use without prior consent is prohibited.

Professional Information

The contents made available are for informational purposes only and do not replace personalised professional advice. Digital Compass is not responsible for decisions taken based on generic information published on the website.

4. Liability

Digital Compass does not guarantee that the website will always be available, free from errors or interruptions. It is not responsible for damages resulting from:

  • Improper use of the website
  • Website interruption
  • Contents of external websites linked through hyperlinks
5. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party pages. Digital Compass does not control nor is responsible for the content, policies or practices of those websites.

6. Security

Although we adopt appropriate security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against cyberattacks or unauthorised access.

7. Changes

Digital Compass reserves the right to amend this Legal Notice at any time, without prior notice.

8. Applicable Law

This Legal Notice is governed by Portuguese law. Any dispute shall be resolved in the Portuguese courts.