Privacy Policy
last update: november. 2025
At PHOCUS, we believe that trust is a constructed place — just like the architecture we design.
We treat the information you entrust to us with the same rigor with which we design every line, every detail, every space.
For us, privacy is not just a legal requirement: it is an ethical commitment, a pact of transparency that underpins the relationship between us and those who seek us out.
This policy exists to clarify, simply and clearly, how we treat your data and how we ensure that it remains protected, respected, and used only for the purposes you choose. Here, every decision is measured, every process is intentional — because we believe that how we get there matters as much as the result.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and other applicable legislation in Portugal.
Who we are
PHOCUS is a brand dedicated to developing technological and creative solutions that combine precision, aesthetics, and functionality. As part of this policy, we are committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently, and with absolute respect for the privacy of all users who trust us.
Data controller:
PHOCUS Architects
email: geral@phocus.pt
web: www.phocus.pt
address: Rua Senhor do Lírio 12, 4700-827 Braga, Portugal
What data do we collect?
PHOCUS collects only the data strictly necessary for specific and legitimate purposes.
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact data: name, email, phone number, company (if applicable), necessary for sending proposals or developing projects;
- Data voluntarily provided through online forms;
- Website browsing data: IP address, device type, browser, cookies, and interaction history.
Purposes of treatment
Personal data is collected and processed exclusively for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact requests and sending requested information;
- Preparing commercial proposals;
- Managing pre-contractual and contractual relationships;
- Institutional communication (if authorized);
- Continuous improvement of the website and user experience;
- Compliance with legal obligations.
The data will never be used for purposes other than those presented without your express consent.
Legal basis for treatment
Your data is processed based on:
- consent — when you fill out a form or authorize communication;
- contract execution or pre-contractual steps;
- compliance with legal obligations;
- legitimate interest of PHOCUS, namely to improve our services and ensure the security of the website.
Data sharing and preservation
PHOCUS Architects does not sell, exchange, or share personal data with third parties, except when:
- This is required by law or public authority;
- The processing requires the collaboration of service providers (e.g., accounting, web hosting, etc.), always under a confidentiality agreement and in accordance with the GDPR.
Your data will be kept only for the period necessary for the purposes that motivated its collection, always respecting current legal obligations.
Once the necessary period has ended, the data will be securely deleted.
Transferências internacionais de dados
Caso exista transferência de dados para países fora do Espaço Económico Europeu, esta será realizada apenas para entidades que ofereçam garantias adequadas de conformidade com o RGPD, como cláusulas contratuais-tipo aprovadas pela Comissão Europeia.
Data security
PHOCUS Architects adopts technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data, namely:
- encryption;
- firewalls and protection systems;
- restricted access to authorized employees;
- integrity monitoring and updated systems.
Data subject rights
Under the GDPR, data subjects have the right to:
- Access their personal data;
- Request its rectification or updating;
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Request data portability;
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of previous processing.
All requests regarding personal data must be made in writing to the email:
geral@phocus.pt
If the data subject believes that their rights are not being respected, they may file a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) – www.cnpd.pt.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses essential and analytical cookies to improve the user experience.
Users can manage or disable cookies at any time through their browser settings.
Links to external websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites.
PHOCUS Architects is not responsible for the privacy practices of such entities and always recommends reading their respective policies.
Changes to this Policy
PHOCUS Architects reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary to reflect legal or organizational changes.
The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the date of the last update always visible at the top.
Contacts
For any questions related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:
email: geral@phocus.pt
tel: +351 253 690 319
