1. Introduction
Welcome to The Bug ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (thebug.pt) and use our services.
2. Data We Collect
We collect and process the following personal data:

• Full Name
• Address
• NIF (Tax Identification Number)
• Email Address
• Phone Number

3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your personal data for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling orders.
• Managing and processing payments via Stripe.
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
• Complying with legal and tax obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a contract: To process your orders and payments.
• Legal obligation: To comply with tax and accounting regulations.
• Legitimate interest: To improve our services and customer experience.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We share your personal data only with necessary third parties, including:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: If required by law.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
7. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: Request to transfer your data to another service provider.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at theugfordog@gmail.com
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for analytics and website functionality. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review this page for any changes.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at theugfordog@gmail.com