Last updated: 19 July 2026
Livius is committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Portuguese Data Protection Law (Lei n.º 58/2019).
As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data. You may contact us at any time using the details above.
What we do NOT do
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation and authentication | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Document generation and storage | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Usage analytics (Google Analytics) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Advertising measurement (Meta Pixel) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Functional preferences (theme, language) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Service security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Email verification and notifications | Consent / Performance of contract |
Livius uses a limited set of cookies and local storage entries. We categorise them as follows:
Session authentication token, CSRF protection, and your cookie consent preference. These are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
Retention: Session / until logout
Theme preference (light/dark), language, and display settings. Used to remember your preferences across sessions.
Retention: Persistent (local storage)
We use Google Analytics (GA4), a third-party service provided by Google, to understand how Livius is used so we can improve features and performance. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Retention: Up to 14 months (Google Analytics)
We use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel, a third-party service provided by Meta Platforms, to measure the performance of our advertising and to show relevant ads on Meta platforms. These cookies are only set with your consent and can be declined at any time.
Retention: Up to 90 days (Meta Pixel)
You can accept or reject analytics and marketing cookies at any time through the cookie banner or by clearing your stored preference. Rejecting them does not affect access to core features.
We share your data only with the service providers necessary to operate Livius, and only for the purposes described below:
We require all third-party processors to comply with GDPR standards. We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to any party.
As a data subject in the European Union, you have the following rights under Articles 15 to 22 of the GDPR:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
Right to Restriction
Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawfulness.
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with the CNPD (Portuguese DPA) or your local authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
Some of our service providers (cloud infrastructure, LLM processing, Google Analytics, and the Meta Pixel) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or adequacy decisions where applicable.
Livius is designed for professional use and is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the platform. The Last updated date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Supervisory Authority
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
Lisbon, Portugal
www.cnpd.pt
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