Effective Date: 09th April 2024
Welcome to Master European Portuguese (the “Site”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase digital products, or interact with our services in any other way.
This policy is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Master European Portuguese is operated by [Your Name], located in [Portugal]. For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: master.eu.pt@gmail.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our Site:
a) When You Visit the Website
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring site
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
b) When You Subscribe to Our Newsletter
- Full name (optional)
- Email address
c) When You Purchase Digital Products
- Full name
- Billing address
- Email address
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
d) When You Comment on Blog Posts
- Name or nickname
- Email address
- IP address
- Comment content
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the content on our website
- To deliver the digital products you’ve purchased
- To communicate with you regarding purchases, inquiries, or other matters
- To send newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent)
- To analyze and improve website performance through analytics tools
- To prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive marketing emails.
- Contractual necessity: For processing orders and delivering digital products.
- Legal obligation: To comply with tax and accounting regulations.
- Legitimate interest: For website analytics, improving user experience, and marketing.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely using encryption and other protective measures. We only store your data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Data is stored on secure servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or with third-party platforms that comply with GDPR regulations.
We use SSL encryption to ensure the secure transmission of your personal information. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party service providers to help run our website and manage our services, including:
- Email marketing (Brevo)
- Payment processing (Stripe)
- Website hosting (WordPress)
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
These service providers may access and process personal data only as necessary to perform their services. They are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to collect and store information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies – Required for the functionality of the website
- Analytics cookies – To understand how users interact with the site
- Marketing cookies – To personalize your experience with relevant content
For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user within the European Union, you have several rights under GDPR:
- Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”): You can ask us to delete your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the way we process your data.
- Right to data portability: You can request a transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You can object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at master.eu.pt@gmail.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and accounting obligations:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Purchase records: Retained for up to 10 years (for tax and accounting purposes)
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 1 year
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. When we make changes, the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Please review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
📧 Email: master.eu.pt@gmail.com
Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyze how visitors interact with our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect information about your activities on our site.
What Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and behavior for site improvement.
- Marketing Cookies: These are used to personalize your content and advertising.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.
This Privacy Policy ensures that your data handling practices are transparent and comply with GDPR. If you need further adjustments or have any specific additions, feel free to let me know!