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Data Protection, Privacy and Information Security Policy

Commitment to Data Protection, Privacy and Information Security

HEY KAY complies with all applicable national and EU legal regulations regarding data protection, privacy, and information security.

Under its Personal Data Protection and Information Security System, HEY KAY seeks to ensure legal compliance and demonstrate institutional accountability by implementing all necessary technical and organizational measures required by the current legal framework.

Within this scope, HEY KAY also assumes a commitment to the confidentiality and secrecy of the personal data for which it is the data controller, ensuring compliance with all applicable confidentiality regulations, and requiring the same from its employees and service providers. This includes adopting behaviors and measures that ensure compliance and that persons authorized to process personal data are bound by confidentiality agreements or appropriate legal obligations.

Definitions

Personal Data: Information related to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject). A person is identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, ID number, location data, electronic identifier, or characteristics of their identity (physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social).

Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether automated or not, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, interconnection, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

Cookies: Small text files with relevant information stored on the user’s device (computer, phone, or tablet) through the internet browser when visiting a website.

Data Controller

AQUELA KOMBUCHA UNIPESSOAL LDA, headquartered at R. Dona Amélia Moutinho Alves 775, 4425-642 Pedrouços, Portugal, registered under tax number 515.030.384, and hereinafter referred to as HEY KAY, is the controller for the website www.drinkheykay.com and other online channels or applications through which users or customers access its products.


Data Subject Contact Information

To exercise rights or submit inquiries, users may contact HEY KAY at hi@drinkheykay.com, stating the request and providing an email address, phone number, or mailing address for response.


Collection and Processing of Personal Data

HEY KAY processes only the personal data strictly necessary to provide information and operate its channels, as per user interaction.

Such data is collected directly from users or customers when registering or requesting information.

Some features may require processing personal identifiers (name, address, contacts, device IP, or location), subject to the user’s express consent.

Data is processed digitally, sometimes automatically (e.g., profiling), under pre-contractual, contractual, or post-contractual relationships in compliance with EU and national laws.


Categories of Personal Data Processed

Data may include: full name, tax number, civil ID, birthdate, address, zip code, country, phone number, and email address, among others necessary for access to certain functionalities.


Legal Principles

All processing activities respect the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentialityHEY KAY is committed to demonstrating accountability to data subjects and relevant authorities.


Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is always based on a legal basis, including:

Consent of the data subject;

Contractual necessity or pre-contractual steps;

Legal obligation;

Legitimate interest of HEY KAY or third parties


Purpose of Processing

Personal data is used for:

Providing information;

Delivering contracted services;

Managing customer relationships;

Statistical purposes;

Marketing and promotional campaigns (with prior consent)

Users can opt out of data use for marketing at any time by emailing HEY KAY.


Data Retention Period

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, in compliance with legal requirements.


Use of Cookies

HEY KAY uses cookies in accordance with its Cookie Policy available at www.drinkheykay.com.


Data Disclosure to Third Parties

Data may be processed by third-party processors, including non-EU entities, only when they offer sufficient guarantees of security and compliance, formalized via contract.


Data Recipients

Unless required by law, data will not be shared with any third parties other than legitimate subcontractors.


International Data Transfers

Data transfers outside the EU are made only under strict compliance with legal frameworks ensuring protection.


Security Measures

HEY KAY applies technical and organizational security measures based on:

Risk assessment;

Advanced technologies;

Data sensitivity;

Cost effectiveness;

Measures include protections against unauthorized access, data breaches, loss, or misuse.

Users are responsible for keeping access credentials secure and following best practices regarding device and application safety.

Subcontractors must also adopt adequate organizational and technical security measures.


Rights of Data Subjects

Users can exercise their rights to:

Access;

Rectify;

Erase;

Restrict;

Portability;

Object to processing

Requests should be submitted in writing to HEY KAY, using the contact below.


Complaints, Suggestions & Incident Reporting

Users may file:

Complaints via the Complaints Book or with the relevant authority;

Suggestions by email to hi@drinkheykay.com;

In case of a personal data breach, users should contact HEY KAY at the same email.


Privacy Policy Updates

HEY KAY may update this policy at any time. Updates will be published in its official channels to ensure transparency.


Express Consent and Acceptance

Submitting personal data implies full awareness and acceptance of this policy and serves as express consent for processing as described herein.


Data Protection Officer

For any privacy-related issues or to exercise your rights, contact HEY KAY at:
📧 hi@drinkheykay.com


COOKIE POLICY

This website, like most websites on the internet, uses connection tokens known as cookies to improve and optimize your browsing experience.

Below you will find detailed information about what cookies are, what types of cookies exist, which ones are used by this website, how you can disable them in your browser, and how to block the installation of third-party cookies.

By clicking Accept, you are consenting to the use of cookies from our website on your computer or mobile device.

In any case, by continuing to browse our website, you are also consenting to the use of cookies.

If you do not wish to accept cookies, you should disable them as explained below. Please note that this may result in the inability to access some functionalities of the site or receive personalized information.

At any time, the user can configure their internet browser to notify them of the receipt of cookies.


WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files (or connection tokens) sent to your browser by the websites you visit. They help the website remember information about your visit, retaining only data related to your preferences. The placement of cookies helps the website recognize your device the next time you visit.

We use the term cookies in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way.

The cookies used do not collect information that identifies the user. They gather generic data, such as how users arrive at the site, the language they use, how they interact with the site, or the country from which they access it.


WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?

Cookies help determine the usefulness, interest, and number of visits to the websites, enabling faster and more efficient navigation and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.


What types of cookies are used on this website?

We use different types of cookies with different purposes. These include:

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These allow navigation on the website and use of its applications, including access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the services requested cannot be provided. Some cookies are essential to access specific areas of this website.

Analytical Cookies

These cookies are used to analyze how users use the website and monitor its performance. This allows us to provide a high-quality experience by customizing the website and quickly identifying and correcting any issues. For example, performance cookies help identify the most popular pages, the most effective page-linking methods, or why some pages may be showing error messages. These cookies are used only for statistical analysis, and do not collect personal data.

Functionality Cookies

These store the user’s preferences regarding the use of the site so that it doesn’t need to be reconfigured on every visit.


Third-Party Cookies

These measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. They may also be used to personalize widgets with user data.

Cookies can also be categorized as:

Persistent Cookies – Stored in the browser on your device (PC, mobile, tablet) for a variable time. They are used on each new visit to tailor navigation to user interests, providing a more personalized service.

Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that remain in your browser until you leave the website. The information collected helps identify problems and improve browsing experience.


How to Disable Cookies

If you wish, you can stop accepting cookies in your browser or from any particular service.

All modern browsers allow cookie settings to be changed, usually in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu.

Please check your browser’s help section to learn how to activate “private mode” or block specific cookies:

Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Settings

Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Custom Settings

Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Privacy → Content Settings

Safari: Preferences → Security


What Happens When Cookies Are Disabled?

Some functions and services may be disabled or behave differently, such as remaining logged in, keeping items in a shopping cart, or receiving location-based content.

If you disable cookies on this website, some areas may become inaccessible or the browsing experience may significantly degrade.


Cookies Policy Updates

KEY KAY may update this cookie policy due to legal, regulatory, or Data Protection Agency requirements. Users are advised to revisit this page periodically.

When significant changes are made, users will be notified via the website.

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