Privacy Policy

Synthesis Open Gate Portugal Association respects your privacy. This Policy explains what personal data we collect through opengateportugal.com, why, on what legal basis, and how long we keep it, in accordance with GDPR and Portuguese Law No. 58/2019.

What data we collect and who we are

We collect the data you provide to us directly, in membership applications, expert questionnaires, event registrations, donations, and contact forms: your name, email, phone, profession, and information about your children if you fill in a form as a parent. Payment data is processed via Wix Payments; we do not store your card details.

Data controller: Synthesis Open Gate Portugal Association, registered in June 2024. For questions about your data, write to us at info@opengateportugal.com.

We process data on the basis of your consent, performance of a contract, or our legitimate interest as a non-profit organization. We do not intentionally collect special category data.

Who we share data with and how long we keep it

We do not sell your data. To run the website and process payments, we use Wix.com and Wix Payments as data processors. Your data may be transferred outside the EEA; such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Retention periods:

Membership applications and expert questionnaires: 2 years after submission
Event and donation records: in accordance with Portuguese financial law requirements
Cookies: per the periods listed in our Cookie Policy
Children's data (if you provided it as a parent): kept no longer than necessary; you may request its deletion at any time, and may also file a complaint with the CNPD

We do not share your data with third parties without a legal basis.

How we protect your data

We apply technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure, including encryption in transit and restricted employee access.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for the site to function correctly and to analyze traffic. For more on which cookies we use and how to manage them, see our Cookie Policy.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for independent use by children under the age of 13. We may collect the personal data of a child under 13 only if it is provided by a parent or legal guardian, for example when submitting a member questionnaire or registering for an event. If you believe we have collected a child's data without parental consent, please contact us immediately at info@opengateportugal.com.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Contact us: if you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at info@opengateportugal.com.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Portuguese Law No. 58/2019, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict the processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to object to processing, as well as to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, write to us at info@opengateportugal.com. If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you may file a complaint with the Portuguese National Data Protection Commission (CNPD, www.cnpd.pt).

Last updated: 11 August 2026