Privacy Notice
Emerge – Mota Engil Real Estate Developers SA, hereinafter referred to as Emerge, is committed to ensuring the security of personal data.
In this regard, Emerge has prepared this Privacy Notice to explain the terms under which it collects and processes personal data, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 April 2016 (hereinafter GDPR), and Law No. 58/2019, of 8 August, which ensures the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 in the national legal framework.
The personal data processing described in this Notice concerns the personal data of individuals who interact with Emerge in any capacity.
This document outlines the conditions under which Emerge processes your personal data, hereinafter referred to as "Data Subjects". Emerge respects Data Subjects' right to privacy and declares its compliance with applicable legal and regulatory provisions on data privacy and protection. Emerge adopts appropriate measures to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of personal data transmitted by Data Subjects.
To clarify the processing of data, its purposes, and the rights of Data Subjects, periodic reading of this Privacy Notice is recommended.
1.1 Who is responsible for processing your personal data?
Emerge is the entity responsible for processing personal data under the GDPR. You may contact us at emerge@mota-engil.pt, via phone at 225 190 362, or by visiting our premises at Rua do Rego Lameiro, nº 38, 4300-454 Porto.
1.2 What personal data do we collect?
The personal data we collect depend on the context of your interactions with Emerge, within its commercial activities and legal obligations.
Emerge collects and processes the personal data voluntarily provided by the Data Subject through various communication channels, including in-person interactions, the website, telephone, postal mail, or email. Any information provided will only be used for its stated purpose and in strict compliance with data protection laws.
1.3 What are the purposes of collecting your personal data and the legal basis for its processing?
Emerge ensures that your personal data is processed for the purposes for which it was collected or for purposes compatible with the original intent. Furthermore, we process your personal data for legally prescribed purposes.
1.4 Customer support services
Emerge uses personal data to provide customer support, including responding to inquiries. In such cases, the processing is necessary for the execution of a contract or for pre-contractual measures at your request. Failure to provide your data will prevent us from delivering the requested or contracted services. Your data will be retained for this purpose during the contract's duration and for an additional 10 years after its termination. Potential customer data will be retained for 2 years. Personal data may also be processed by Emerge for dispute management purposes, based on Emerge's legitimate interests, and retained for the period necessary to exercise the relevant rights.
1.5 Newsletter and marketing communications
With the client’s consent, Emerge uses personal data to provide information about new goods, products, or services (e.g., marketing communications, campaigns, or promotions). These communications may occur via email, announcements, SMS, phone calls, or postal mail, as permitted by applicable law. Some campaigns may also be conducted through third-party websites and/or social networks.
Data may be shared with our members or business partners for marketing or commercial purposes. This use is voluntary, meaning you may object or withdraw your consent at any time. Your data will be retained for this purpose until you exercise your right to withdraw consent.
1.6 Complaint and inquiry management
When interacting with Emerge, you may submit suggestions or complaints regarding our services. In such cases, your data will be collected to address and resolve the issue raised. Data processing is based on Emerge's legitimate interests.
1.7 Events
For events promoted by Emerge, personal data processing is necessary to manage your registration and participation. Images may also be collected based on your consent. This use is voluntary, and you may object or withdraw your consent at any time. Your data will be retained for this purpose until you exercise your right to withdraw consent.
1.8 Supplier management
Data processing is necessary for the execution of contracts or pre-contractual measures at your request. Failure to provide data will prevent us from fulfilling contractual obligations. Data will be retained during the contract's duration and for 10 years after its termination. Potential client data will be retained for 2 years. Supplier data may also be processed for dispute management purposes, based on Emerge's legitimate interests, and retained for the necessary period. Supplier data, including employee details, may be shared with Emerge clients to fulfil legal or contractual obligations.
1.9 Recruitment
Emerge processes personal data for recruitment purposes, including applications for open positions or unsolicited applications. Processing is necessary for pre-contractual measures. Data will be retained for up to 2 years for unsuccessful candidates unless consent is provided to retain it longer for future opportunities.
1.10 For how long do we retain your personal data?
Data retention is subject to the purpose of collection and applicable legal requirements. If no legal retention period applies, data will only be stored as necessary for its intended purpose unless the Data Subject exercises their right to object, request deletion, or withdraw consent within legal limits. Upon reaching the maximum retention period, personal data will be irreversibly anonymised or securely destroyed.
1.11 What are the rights of Data Subjects?
Under applicable laws, you have the following rights:
You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details provided in Section 1.1. Withdrawal of consent will not affect prior data processing.
For complaints, you may contact the CNPD or another competent authority.
1.12 Security measures
Emerge implements technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. We strive to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks associated with the nature of the data.
1.13 Data sharing and third parties
Emerge may share personal data with third parties, including public authorities, partners, and service providers. Subcontractors are required to comply with GDPR and other applicable laws to ensure data protection.
For cross-border data transfers, appropriate safeguards are applied to protect personal data.
1.14 Why do we share your personal data?
Emerge may share your personal data with third parties, such as public authorities, partners, service providers, among others.
In the scope of its activities, Emerge may use subcontractors who will access and process your personal data according to Emerge's instructions.
Third Parties and Subcontractors
| Processing Activity | Subcontractor |
|---|---|
| Digital Marketing | WY Performance |
| Commercial Partner | Modern Global Properties LDA |
We ensure that such subcontractors provide sufficient guarantees for implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures so that processing complies with the requirements of the GDPR and other applicable legislation, as well as safeguarding the rights of data subjects.
Emerge may also share your personal data if such sharing is necessary or appropriate under applicable law, to fulfill legal obligations, respond to public authority requests, protect vital interests of the data subject or a third party, safeguard Emerge’s rights and property, or when you have given prior consent.
Additionally, Emerge may share your data with partner entities that will access it for their own commercial and marketing purposes related to the project.
1.14.1 Under what circumstances do we transfer your personal data to third countries?
Emerge’s activities may involve transferring your personal data to third countries – located outside the European Union or the European Economic Area – even if such occurrences are occasional and related to the services used by Emerge.
In these cases, all necessary and appropriate measures will be taken to ensure the protection of your personal data.
One such scenario occurs in the context of Emerge’s presence on social media platforms, where there is limited influence over the data processing conducted by these platforms (e.g., member management and general information management). In situations where we have no influence, we strive, as much as possible, to ensure that social media operators comply with the privacy and data protection requirements of the GDPR. However, in many cases, we have no control over the data processing conducted by operators and may lack clear knowledge of which data is being processed at any given time.
Social media operators manage the entire IT infrastructure of the service, apply their own privacy and data protection policies, and maintain their own relationships with users (in cases where they are registered users of the social network). Furthermore, operators are entirely responsible for all matters related to user profile data that Emerge cannot access.
For more information on data processing conducted by social media operators, please consult their respective Privacy Policies:
1.15 How do we use “Cookies”?
For more information on cookies and how Emerge uses them on its website, please refer to our Cookie Notice.
1.16 Changes to the Privacy Notice
All updates to the ‘Privacy Notice’ will be communicated via a notice on the homepage of the website https://www.emerge-realestate.pt/, so such changes can be immediately understood. By continuing to use this website following a modification to the ‘Privacy Notice,’ as communicated through this means, it will be assumed that the user has read and accepts its terms.
2 Privacy Notice – Cookies
2.1 What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer when visiting a website. These files are widely used to ensure the proper and efficient functioning of the website, as well as to provide information to website owners.
2.2 How are cookies used?
Visitors to this website use different computers and web browsers. To simplify your visits, the type of browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) and operating system (e.g., Windows or Macintosh) used, as well as the domain name of your Internet service provider, are automatically logged.
2.3 Why do we use cookies?
Cookies are used to enhance the performance of our websites and optimize your browsing experience, for example, by enabling faster and more efficient navigation and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
2.4 Cookie Management
All browsers allow users to accept, refuse, or delete cookies by selecting the appropriate settings. However, disabling cookies may partially or completely affect your browsing experience on websites.
You can configure cookies in your browser's "options" or "preferences" menu.
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org, where you can find details on managing settings for various browser providers.
2.5 Types of Cookies on Our Sites
This site uses cookies that perform five functions, as described below:
2.6 Can the use of cookies be blocked?
Yes. If you do not want the website to store cookies, you can refuse or delete them through your browser at any time. Note that refusing to use cookies may partially or fully impact your browsing experience.
For more information about cookies and how to block or delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
2.8 Consent
By accepting the use of cookies, we consider that you agree to their use for the indicated purposes and under the terms outlined on this page. To withdraw your consent, you must delete the stored cookies by adjusting the corresponding options in your browser's “Tools” menu.
2.9 Changes to the Cookie Notice
Emerge reserves the right to modify, update, or remove this Cookie Notice at any time without prior notice and with immediate effect. We recommend that you periodically review our website to stay informed about any changes to the Cookie Notice or other notices.