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Privacy Policy

Associação Giracatavento (“we”, “our”, “Giracatavento”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information provided through the website www.giracatavento.pt.

1. To whom does this policy apply?

This policy applies to all visitors to our site who use the forms for:

  • Volunteering
  • Membership
  • Donations

The site is intended for individuals over 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

2. What data do we collect?

  • Personal identification: name, email, phone, address, date of birth (volunteers), tax identification number (donations)
  • Participation information: areas of interest, motivation, availability
  • Technical data: IP address, browser, cookies, and session data

3. Purpose of processing

We use your data to:

  • Process requests for volunteering, membership, or donations
  • Send confirmations, receipts, or relevant information
  • Improve the site’s functionality and ensure security
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

4. Legal basis

We process your data based on:

  • Consent (forms)
  • Legal obligation (receipts, accounting)
  • Legitimate interest (improving the site)

5. Data sharing

We do not share your data with third parties, except:

  • Technical providers (e.g., web hosting)
  • Legal requirements

All third parties are subject to confidentiality and security obligations.

6. Your rights

You can, at any time:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing or request limitation
  • Contact the CNPD (www.cnpd.pt) to file complaints

To exercise your rights, write to privacy@giracatavento.pt.

7. Cookies

The site uses cookies for statistical and technical purposes. You can accept or refuse cookies through your browser or the cookie notice on the site.

8. Security

We implement security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

9. International transfers

Data is stored and processed within the EU. If it is necessary to transfer them outside, we will ensure appropriate legal mechanisms.

10. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated. Any changes will be published on the site with the indication of the new date.

11. Contact

Associação Giracatavento
Rua dos Silvais, 30
3150-221 Condeixa-a-Velha
Coimbra, Portugal
Email: privacy@giracatavento.pt

Last updated: August 2025