PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 2025

This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected by Morabeza, through its website www.morabezapraia.com. It applies to all users and customers accessing or purchasing through the platform.

1. Who we are

The website www.morabezapraia.com is owned and operated by Morabeza, a fashion brand based in Cape Verde, dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling island-inspired clothing.

2. Personal data we collect

a) Comments

When you leave a comment on our website, we collect:

• The content of your comment
• Your IP address
• Your browser’s user agent

This helps us detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible next to your comment.

b) Contact forms and account creation

If you use our contact form or create an account, we may collect:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Shipping and billing address (in case of purchase)

c) Orders

When placing an order, we collect data required for invoicing, delivery, and customer service.

d) Login and navigation

We record anonymous browsing data using cookies (see section 3 below).

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Improve user experience (remember login sessions, preferences)
• Facilitate navigation and access
• Analyze website traffic (e.g. via Google Analytics)

Typical cookie durations:

• Session cookie: removed when the browser is closed
• Login cookie: 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember me” is selected)
• Display preference cookie: 1 year

4. Embedded content from other websites

Our articles and pages may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into their platform.

5. Data retention duration

• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
• For registered users, personal data is stored as long as the account is active.
• Order-related data is retained for 5 years for legal and accounting purposes.

6. Your rights regarding your data

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Receive an export file of your data
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@morabezapraia.com

7. Data security

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by our technical provider. We use:

• HTTPS protocol
• Regular backups
• Anti-spam and anti-hacking protection tools

8. Data sharing

Some of your data may be shared with trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment gateways, delivery services, analytics platforms).
Visitor comments may be checked by automated spam detection services.

9. Contact

For any questions or requests about your personal data, you may contact us:
📩 privacy@morabezapraia.com
or by mail at the address listed in our Legal Notice.