Last updated: 13 July 2026
Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Aqua in Silico, Lda. ("AIS", "we", "us", "our") is a Portuguese company registered in Lisbon, Portugal, operating the website aquainsilico.com. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Contact: info@aquainsilico.com
2. What Data We Collect and Why
| Data collected | Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Name, work email, company, country | To respond to demo requests and contact form submissions | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Email address | To send the requested newsletter or brochure | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Enquiry type and message content | To route and respond to your enquiry appropriately | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| IP address, browser type, pages visited | Website analytics and security (via cookies) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
3. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Contact form submissions: up to 2 years from the date of submission, unless you request deletion earlier
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Demo request data: up to 3 years for legitimate business purposes
- Analytics data: anonymised after 14 months
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Email service providers (e.g. Mailchimp, Brevo or equivalent) — to deliver newsletters and automated emails
- CRM software (e.g. HubSpot) — to manage leads and follow-ups
- Website hosting provider — for site operation
All processors are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with GDPR.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Withdraw consent at any time — this does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese data protection authority (CNPD — www.cnpd.pt)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@aquainsilico.com
6. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site. Only placed with your explicit consent.
- Marketing cookies: not currently used.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner that appears on your first visit to the site.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA) by our service providers. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. We encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data:
Email: info@aquainsilico.com
Address: Aqua in Silico, Lda., Lisbon, Portugal