Privacy Policy – Birth in Portugal

Effective date: April 15th 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Birth in Portugal ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website https://www.birthinportugal.com, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase digital products, register for courses, read our blog, or book consultancy sessions.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and billing info when you subscribe, purchase, or book.

  • Newsletter Info: Email address when you voluntarily join our mailing list.

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and technical browser/device info.

  • Cookies: Used for analytics and improving user experience via Squarespace.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide products, courses, and consultancy services

  • Respond to inquiries and offer customer support

  • Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)

  • Improve our website performance and content

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Newsletter and Email Marketing

  • You will only receive emails if you opt-in.

  • You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email.

  • Our email campaigns are managed through GDPR-compliant platforms like Flodesk or Squarespace Email Campaigns.

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share it with:

  • Secure payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email platforms (e.g., Flodesk, Squarespace)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Squarespace Analytics)

5. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data

  • Object to or restrict data processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with your data protection authority

📬 To exercise your rights, contact us at: iliona@birthinportugal.com

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate steps to protect your data through trusted platforms like Squarespace. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years old.

9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on our website.

10. Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Contact us at: iliona@birthinportugal.com