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.