Privacy Policy

At Deep Into Portuguese, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing our site or sharing your information with us, you’re agreeing to the practices described below.

Who collects your data? 

Deep Into Portuguese is responsible for collecting and handling your personal data. In some cases, we may work with trusted partners or service providers to help us manage this data securely and appropriately.

What counts as personal data?

Personal data is any information that can identify you—either on its own or combined with other details. This can include your name, email address, phone number, and other info like your location, profession, or even your IP address.

What kind of data do we collect?

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Your name and contact details (email, phone)
  • Billing or payment info (when necessary)
  • Information you provide through forms or messages
  • Technical data like your browser, IP address, or device type

We only collect what we need to deliver our services effectively and legally. 

How do we collect your data? 

We may gather your information in these ways:

  • When you fill out a form or send us an email
  • When you sign up for lessons or newsletters
  • Through cookies and other website tracking tools
  • Through third-party services (e.g., payment processors) 

Your data is stored securely in systems that meet the required data protection standards. 

Why do we collect your data?

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or sign-ups
  • Process lesson bookings or payments
  • Send updates, resources, or event info (only if you opt in)
  • Improve our website and learning experience
  • Meet legal requirements (e.g., invoicing)

We’ll only use your data for these purposes or others that are clearly explained at the time of collection.

Legal basis for processing

We collect and use your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter signup)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., lesson registration)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., accounting or invoicing)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., improving services)

Do we share your data?

We never sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers who help us run our platform (e.g., hosting, email tools)
  • Legal or public authorities if required by law
  • Partners working with us under strict confidentiality terms 

Cookies & analytics

We use cookies to improve your experience on the site and to understand how our site is being used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this might affect some features. 

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to how we use your data (in certain cases)
  • Request data portability
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority (like Portugal’s CNPD) 

To exercise your rights, just email us at [email protected]. 

Data retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. When it’s no longer needed, we securely delete it. 

Security

We take your data security seriously. We use up-to-date tools and practices to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

You should also take precautions by keeping your devices secure and avoiding suspicious websites. 

International transfers

If any data needs to be transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure that the country offers adequate data protection or that appropriate safeguards are in place.

Updates to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our site. Last updated: May 11, 2025.