Privacy policy.
korp foundation for Arts and Science is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us.
Data Controller
korp foundation
for Arts and Science
Avenida General Carmona,
nº 17, código postal 2765 - 207
Estoril, Portugal
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data under applicable data protection laws.
What Personal
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identification Data: Name, email address, postal address (when voluntarily provided)
Communications Data: Correspondence sent to us by email or contact forms
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and preferences
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and usage data collected via cookies or analytics tools
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent: When you opt in to our newsletter or cookies
Contractual necessity: When data is required to perform a contract with you
Legal obligation: When we are legally required to retain or share certain data
Legitimate interest: When processing is necessary to support our operations, communications, or improve services, provided your rights are not overridden
How We Use Your Data
We may use your data for the following purposes:
To communicate with you about our programs, events, or publications
To manage subscriptions and user preferences
To respond to enquiries or requests
To operate and improve our website and digital services
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers who support our operations, such as:
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Web hosting and IT service providers
Legal and financial advisors, if required by law
These service providers are bound by data protection agreements and only process data as instructed by us.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
The use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Transfers to countries recognised as offering adequate protection
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe
Technical and analytics data may be retained for up to 14 months
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 10).
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@korpfoundation.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD) or your local supervisory authority.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical insights. By using the site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. The most recent version will always be available on our website.