Terms and Conditions of Use

This website is the property of Ricardo Pacheco & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, SP RL, headquartered at Rua Dr. Caetano de Andrade, No. 7, 9500-037 Ponta Delgada, registered with the Portuguese Bar Association under No. 28/22.

1. Purpose

This website is intended to provide institutional and legal information about the services offered by Ricardo Pacheco & Associados. Its use implies acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Content

All content provided is for informational purposes only and does not, under any circumstances, constitute legal advice. Consulting any information on this site does not replace obtaining legal counsel appropriate to the specific situation.

3. Copyright

All content, design, logos, texts, images, videos, or other elements are the property of Ricardo Pacheco & Associados, unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use is prohibited.

4. Liability

While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on the site, the firm does not assume responsibility for errors, omissions, or outdated content, nor for any damages that may result from the use of the information available.

5. External Links

This website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Ricardo Pacheco & Associados is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

6. Changes

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take immediate effect.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Portuguese law. In the event of a dispute, the court of the District of Ponta Delgada shall have jurisdiction, with express waiver of any other.

Privacy Policy

Ricardo Pacheco & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, SP RL, headquartered at Rua Dr. Caetano de Andrade, no. 7, 9500-037 Ponta Delgada, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users of its website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) and other applicable legislation.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Ricardo Pacheco & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, SP RL. Any questions regarding the use of your data may be sent to the email address: ricardopacheco-177a@adv.oa.pt

2. Data Collection and Processing

We only collect personal data when users contact us voluntarily, namely via forms or email. The data collected may include: name, email, phone number, and message content.

3. Purpose of Collection

Data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact or legal information requests
  • Scheduling meetings or providing clarifications
  • Fulfilling legal obligations applicable to the legal profession

4. Data Retention

Data will be retained only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. It may be kept for longer legal periods when applicable (e.g., legal retention periods imposed by the Portuguese Bar Association).

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties, except when legally required or with your explicit consent.

6. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable law, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request data erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
  • File a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD): www.cnpd.pt.

7. Cookies

The Ricardo Pacheco & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, SP RL website does not use cookies to collect or store any personal information from its visitors.

The following are not used:

  • Tracking or third-party cookies
  • Cookies for analytics or advertising purposes
  • Session or persistent cookies

Website browsing is completely anonymous and secure, with no automatic data collection via cookies.

If, in the future, essential or functional cookies are used, this policy will be updated accordingly, and consent will be requested if required.

8. Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Users are advised to check this page periodically.

Last updated: 31-07-2025

Alternative Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, the consumer may contact the competent Alternative Dispute Resolution entity: Centro de Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo dos Açores (https://ocimara.pt/)