Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
A Escola Internacional de Torres Vedras (EITV) is a private school located in Portugal, committed to protecting the privacy of its students, families, guardians, employees, and website users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, process, store, and protect this data. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
In order to comply with the laws and regulations stipulated by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679), the Escola Internacional de Torres Vedras, located at Alameda das Linhas da Portela 2560-596 Torres Vedras, Legal Person Identification Number 506945804, declares the use and is responsible for the security and privacy of its users' data, while browsing eitv.pt, and takes all the care and precautions for the protection of the transferred data.
2. What information we collect
We collect identification, contact, academic, health, financial, image, and website usage data only when and for as long as necessary for our educational and administrative functions.
We have partnered with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how users use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first-party and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for website optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. Services such as Microsoft Clarity may transfer data outside the EU. These transfers utilize Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
3. Purpose of data collection and processing
The processing is carried out on the basis of: performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)), legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)), consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), vital interest (Art. 6(1)(d)), legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)), and health data under Art. 9(2)(c),(h).
The processing of data from minors follows reinforced measures. Any non-essential processing (e.g.,(Photograph) requires verifiable consent from parental guardians, in accordance with Article 8 of the GDPR.
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
a. Provision of educational services: We use personal data to deliver and manage our educational programs, communicate with students and parents/guardians, and maintain student records.
b. Safety and Security: We use personal data to ensure a safe learning environment, monitor attendance, and address any health, wellness, or disciplinary issues.
c. Administration: We use personal data for staff recruitment, payroll and other human resource management purposes.
d. Marketing and communications: We may use personal data to send newsletters, invitations to events, and other communications to keep you informed about our school's activities and achievements.
e. Legal compliance: We use personal data to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws and tax obligations.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data
We only share data with contractually bound service providers, public entities, and educational partners, always with appropriate safeguards.
We may share personal data with other parties when you give us your explicit consent.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate measures to ensure the security of personal data, including the use of secure servers, encryption, and access controls. Personal data is stored for the time necessary (academic (5 years), financial (10 years), health (for the duration of the educational need), image (until revocation)) to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.
6. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal data. You may also object to the processing of your data or request data portability. To exercise your rights, please contact our data protection officer at digital@eitv.pt, who will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the CNPD (National Data Protection Commission).
7. Content Ownership
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after the posting of the updated Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the new terms.
Updated on: 01/09/2025
