Privacy Policy

At the American School of Porto, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

By using our website (https://americanschoolporto.pt), you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Personal identification information (e.g., full name, email address, phone number) when you submit a contact form or application
• Student and family information submitted through our application process
• Browser and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, time spent on pages) through tools like Google Analytics
• Documents uploaded by users, such as transcripts or ID copies, for the purposes of admission

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide information about our school
• Process student applications and communicate with families
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Maintain internal records for administrative and legal purposes

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent you provide when submitting forms
• Legitimate interest in responding to inquiries and managing the admissions process
• Legal obligations related to education or data protection compliance

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes secure servers, access controls, and encrypted storage where applicable.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non-identifying information for performance analysis.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user located in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@americanschoolporto.pt.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly posted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

American School of Porto
Email: info@americanschoolporto.pt
Phone: +351 938 097 591