Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE – GATO PRETO

Last update: March 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

These terms govern access to and use of the site gatopreto.com, technically operated by CONFORT24 LDA, a company established in Portugal, acting as a provider of technological platform services and payment processing.

Platform Operator:

CONFORT24, LDA

Tax ID: 515 053 090

Rua da Indústria, 13, Espaço Cultiva

3420-316 Tábua, Portugal

Seller / Brand Owner:

Loja do Gato Preto – Crafts and Decoration, S.A.

Tax ID: 501 774 335

Alameda Fernão Lopes 16A, Miraflores

1495-190 Oeiras, Portugal

Email: online@gatopreto.com

CONFORT24 LDA acts solely as the technical operator of the e-commerce platform. The product seller is Gato Preto, an autonomous entity and brand owner, responsible for product quality, warranty compliance, and logistics management.

Browsing and using the site grants the visitor the status of user and implies unconditional acceptance of these terms.

2. DATA COLLECTION

2.1. Personal Data

CONFORT24 LDA, as the technical operator of the platform, and Gato Preto, as the seller, recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of information provided by site users.

Both entities declare their respect for and compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable national data protection legislation.

The collected data will be used for:

       Clarify questions about products and services;

       Keep users informed about promotions, products, and services of their interest;

       Process orders and manage payment flows;

       Comply with legal and tax obligations.

For logistical purposes and order fulfillment, it may be necessary to share user data with other group companies or third parties with whom agreements have been established. By accepting this policy, the user consents to the collection, processing, and/or use of their data by these entities for the stated purpose.

Access to personal data will be restricted to authorized persons. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are applied to ensure data privacy and prevent loss, misuse, alteration, or unauthorized access. The site uses an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate, ensuring that all communications between the user and the site are encrypted.

The user has the right to:

       Access and review their personal data and request its correction, modification, update, deletion, or blocking, as well as withdraw consent at any time and free of charge, through the online form;

       File a complaint with the supervisory authority — in Portugal, the National Data Protection Commission (www.cnpd.pt);

       Be informed of the existence of a data breach or security incident.

At the time of registration on the site, the user is asked to confirm, if they so wish, authorization for the processing of their personal data for marketing purposes. If the user chooses not to grant this authorization, their data will be used exclusively for order fulfillment purposes.

To provide Klarna payment methods during the purchase process, personal data included in the contact form and order details may be transmitted to Klarna for eligibility assessment. Personal data is processed according to Klarna's privacy policy.

2.2. Non-Personal Data

Any information, communications, and non-personal material that the user sends to the site or by email will be considered non-confidential data. CONFORT24 LDA and Gato Preto are free to use and reproduce any of this information freely and for any purpose, including development, manufacturing, or marketing of products. All information sent to the site must be truthful, not violate third-party rights, and be legal.

The site uses cookie technology, through which servers place codes on the user's device. This information is used exclusively to facilitate navigation and personalize the service provided, and is not used to personally identify users or to cross-reference with personal data.

3. LINKS TO OTHER SITES

The site may provide links to other external sites. CONFORT24 LDA and Gato Preto cannot guarantee the accuracy of information on those sites and assume no responsibility for their content and use.

4. INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

By accessing the site, the user is granted a limited, non-exclusive license for private use only, over the site content.

Intellectual property rights over the Gato Preto brand, including logos, photographs, images, illustrations, texts, and other elements, belong to Gato Preto and are used on the site under a license granted to CONFORT24 LDA for platform operation purposes. The operational content of the site is owned by CONFORT24 LDA or third parties who have authorized its use.

Reproduction of any documents published on the site is only authorized for exclusive informational purposes, for strictly personal and private use. Any reproduction or representation, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes is expressly prohibited.

5. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

The user acknowledges and accepts that use of the site is their sole and exclusive responsibility.

CONFORT24 LDA, as the technical operator of the platform, is not responsible for the quality, compliance, or warranty of the products, a responsibility that lies exclusively with Gato Preto as the seller. CONFORT24 LDA is only responsible for the proper technical functioning of the platform.

Neither CONFORT24 LDA nor Gato Preto guarantee that the site or the materials made available on it are accurate, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. The site is intended solely for general consumer information purposes.

Gato Preto's liability for damages suffered by the user as a result of using the site is limited to cases of willful misconduct, with the user acknowledging that use of the site and services is at their sole responsibility and risk.

6. TERMINATION

CONFORT24 LDA may, immediately and without prior notice, terminate the relationship with the user and block their access to the site if it detects use contrary to the applicable terms.

7. CHANGES

CONFORT24 LDA may, at any time and without prior notice, change the presentation and configuration of the site, as well as these terms, by publishing the changes on the site. Use of the site after such changes signifies acceptance of the modified terms.

8. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

These terms are governed by the laws of the Portuguese Republic, without prejudice to the non-waivable rights granted to consumers under the legislation of their country of residence.

For consumers residing in the European Union, any dispute may be submitted to the competent courts of the consumer's country of residence, or to the European Commission's online dispute resolution platform:

https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr