1. Data controller

This website is managed by:

Casting and Sonoprocessing Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering | University of Minho — Azurém Campus
Email: info@umtechnology.pt

2. Data we collect

This website collects personal data only through the contact form, namely:

• Name
• Email address
• Subject
• Message

To prevent spam and abuse, reCAPTCHA v3 is used and may collect technical usage data (for example, IP address, browser data and interaction signals) for risk assessment.

For statistics and service improvement, Google Analytics is used and may collect usage and navigation data.

3. Purposes

Personal data is used exclusively to:

• Respond to contact requests
• Clarify questions submitted by users/visitors
• Institutional communication
• Protect against spam and abuse (reCAPTCHA v3)
• Website usage analytics (Google Analytics)

Data is not used for marketing, newsletters, advertising, profiling or commercial purposes.

4. Legal basis

Contact form data is processed based on explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

Security and anti-abuse measures (reCAPTCHA) rely on the legitimate interests of the data controller under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Analytics are processed based on consent where applicable.

5. Where data is stored

Form submissions are received and stored in institutional email inboxes.

The website and its technical management are provided by PERSYSTO, as the hosting service provider for the laboratory.

The hosting infrastructure is provided by PTisp, acting as a technical sub-processor.

6. Retention

Data is kept only for as long as necessary to respond to the request and for internal communication records.

You may request deletion at any time via the contact form or by email.

7. Data sharing

Personal data is not shared with third parties, except where required by law. Third-party services may process data under their own policies.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you may at any time:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request rectification/correction
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact: info@umtechnology.pt

Note: requests may be made by email even if they include personal data. The goal is to delete/anonimize communications where reasonably and legally possible.

9. Cookies and third-party services

This website uses Google Analytics for statistical purposes and service improvement. Google Analytics may use cookies to analyze traffic.

reCAPTCHA v3 is used for protection against spam and may collect technical data required for risk assessment.

You can manage your preferences at any time here.

You can also disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Changes take effect once published on this page.