**Privacy Policy | Política de Privacidade**

**Last Updated:** [Date of Last Update, e.g., 10th January 2026]

**EASY GLOBAL Development & Constructions (EGDC Group)** and its affiliated entities ("we", "us", "our", or "EGDC Group") are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of our website visitors, clients, partners, job applicants, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information through our website [**https://www.egdcgroup.com** (replace with actual website URL)] and in our business interactions.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and with the UK GDPR (United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation), as well as with applicable national data protection laws in Portugal and the United Kingdom.

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## **1. Who We Are (Data Controller) | Quem Somos (Controlador de Dados)**

The data controller responsible for processing your personal information is:

**EASY GLOBAL Development & Constructions (EGDC Group)**
**Registered Address:** [Insert Full London Headquarters Address, e.g., 123 Fictional Street, London, EC1A 1AA, United Kingdom]
**Business Phone:** 02030027722
**Mobile/WhatsApp Phone:** +44 7831 060348
**Privacy Matters Email:** info@egdcgroup.com

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## **2. What Personal Data We Collect | Quais Dados Pessoais Coletamos**

We collect different types of personal data, depending on your interaction with us.

### **a) Data You Provide Directly | Dados Fornecidos Diretamente por Você**
When you interact with our website (e.g., by filling out contact forms, subscribing to newsletters, submitting job applications), we may collect:
* **Contact Information:** Full name, email address, phone number (business and/or mobile/WhatsApp), job title, company name.
* **Professional Information:** Industry sector, interest in EGDC solutions, project details (if applicable).
* **Job Applications:** Information contained in your curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, professional and educational history.
* **Message Content:** Any other information you choose to provide in the body of your message or communication.

### **b) Data Collected Automatically | Dados Coletados Automaticamente**
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information from your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies. For more details on the use of cookies, please refer to our [**Cookie Policy** (link to cookie policy page)].
This data may include:
* IP (Internet Protocol) address.
* Browser type and version.
* Device type and operating system.
* Pages visited on our website, time spent on pages.
* Navigation path on the website (clicks, scrolling).
* Approximate geo-location data (derived from your IP address).

### **c) Data from Other Sources | Dados de Outras Fontes**
Occasionally, we may receive personal data about you from other sources, such as business partners, recruitment platforms, or publicly available information, provided that these sources have the legal basis to provide us with such data.

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## **3. How and Why We Use Your Personal Data (Purposes and Legal Basis) | Como e Por Que Usamos Seus Dados Pessoais (Finalidades e Base Legal)**

We process your personal data for the following purposes and with the respective legal bases:

| Purpose of Processing | Legal Basis (GDPR/UK GDPR) | Type of Data Involved |
| :-------------------------- | :------------------------- | :---------------------- |
| **To respond to your inquiries and requests (via contact form, email, or phone).** | **Legitimate Interest:** To address your queries and provide information about our services, as this is reasonably expected as part of interacting with a website visitor and is beneficial to both parties. / **Pre-Contractual Measures:** If the inquiry relates to a potential service or partnership. | Name, email, phone number, company, message details. |
| **To send newsletters and marketing communications.** | **Consent:** Your explicit consent, which can be withdrawn at any time. | Name, email, job title, company. |
| **To optimise and improve the user experience on our website.** | **Legitimate Interest:** To understand how visitors interact with our site to enhance its functionality and content. (For non-essential cookies, the legal basis is your **Consent** – please see our Cookie Policy). | Automatically collected data (IP, browser, pages visited, etc.). |
| **To fulfil our contractual obligations with clients and partners.** | **Performance of a Contract:** Processing necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. | Contact information, project details, financial information (if required for the contract). |
| **For recruitment purposes.** | **Legitimate Interest:** To evaluate your application for a job vacancy. / **Pre-Contractual Measures:** Prior to entering into an employment contract. | Contact information, CV, educational and professional history. |
| **For security and fraud prevention purposes.** | **Legitimate Interest:** To protect our systems and users against fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our operations. / **Legal Obligation:** In cases of reporting or investigation of crimes. | IP address, browsing data, contact information. |
| **To comply with legal, regulatory, or judicial obligations.** | **Legal Obligation:** Processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (e.g., tax, accounting). | Data relevant to the legal obligation. |

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## **4. How We Protect Your Personal Data | Como Protegemos Seus Dados Pessoais**

EGDC Group implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
* Data encryption in transit and at rest (where applicable).
* Restricted access controls to information.
* Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
* Regular staff training on data protection and privacy.
* Periodic security audits.

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## **5. With Whom We Share Your Personal Data | Com Quem Compartilhamos Seus Dados Pessoais**

We may share your personal data with:
* **EGDC Ecosystem Partners:** For the execution and management of projects, such as **CELS Incorporate** (feasibility), **Easy Global Capsule** (modular construction), **Alpha Sports Solutions** (sports surfaces), **Easy Global HomeBlocks** (construction systems), and **Easy Global Estates** (real estate management). These partners operate under the governance and supervision of EGDC Group and are subject to strict data protection agreements.
* **Third-Party Service Providers:** Companies that assist us in business operations (e.g., web hosting, data analytics, CRM, digital marketing, email services). These providers are contractually obliged to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which they were engaged.
* **Legal and Regulatory Authorities:** When required by law, or to protect our legal rights, property, or safety, or those of others.
* **Corporate Transactions:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or insolvency, your data may be transferred as part of the company's assets, with the guarantee that privacy policies are maintained or updated.

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## **6. International Data Transfers | Transferências Internacionais de Dados**

EGDC Group operates internationally, which may involve transferring your personal data to countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), such as the United Kingdom (post-Brexit) or other countries where our service providers are located.
When we transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA or the UK, we ensure that such transfer is carried out with adequate safeguards, such as:
* Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or UK authorities.
* Adequacy Decisions by the European Commission or the UK government.
* Your explicit consent (where appropriate).

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## **7. Data Retention | Retenção de Dados**

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including the need to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure of your data, the purposes for which we process it, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

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## **8. Your Data Protection Rights | Seus Direitos de Proteção de Dados**

In accordance with the GDPR and the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

* **Right of Access:** The right to request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
* **Right to Rectification:** The right to request the correction of incomplete or inaccurate data we hold about you.
* **Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"):** The right to request the deletion of your personal data, in certain circumstances.
* **Right to Restriction of Processing:** The right to request that we stop processing your personal data, in certain circumstances.
* **Right to Data Portability:** The right to request the transfer of your personal data to you or to a third party, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, in certain circumstances.
* **Right to Object to Processing:** The right to object to the processing of your personal data, in certain circumstances, especially when the processing is based on our legitimate interests.
* **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
* **Right to Lodge a Complaint:** The right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - [www.ico.org.uk](https://www.ico.org.uk){target="_blank"}. In Portugal, this is the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) - [www.cnpd.pt](https://www.cnpd.pt){target="_blank"}.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email: **info@egdcgroup.com**. We may request specific information to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data or to exercise any of your other rights.

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## **9. Cookie Policy | Política de Cookies**

This website uses cookies. For detailed information on how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, for what purposes, and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our [**Cookie Policy** (e-mail)].

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## **10. Changes to This Privacy Policy | Alterações a Esta Política de Privacidade**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

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## **11. Contact | Contato**

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

**EASY GLOBAL Development & Constructions (EGDC Group)**
**Email:** info@egdcgroup.com
**Phone:** +44 7831 060348

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