Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you register for our courses, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us with inquiries. This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and information about your interests in azulejo painting, embroidery, textile dyeing, hand-weaving, and other textile arts.

We also automatically collect certain information about your browsing activity, including the pages you visit, the time spent on our site, the referral source, and your device type. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve our user experience.

When you participate in our workshops and classes, we may collect additional information about your skill level, learning preferences, and attendance records to provide you with the best educational experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide and improve our textile art courses and workshops. Your data enables us to personalize your learning experience, send you relevant course updates, and communicate about special programs tailored to mature learners interested in traditional Portuguese crafts.

We may use your email address to send course confirmations, important announcements about our azulejo, embroidery, and hand-weaving classes, and educational content related to textile arts. We also use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

Aggregated and anonymized data may be used for statistical analysis and to help us develop new courses and services that better meet the needs of our students. We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, review, and request corrections to your personal information at any time. You also have the right to request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message we send you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about how we handle your information, please contact us directly.

Under applicable data protection regulations, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to complying with all relevant privacy laws and regulations in Portugal and the European Union.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences, track website usage patterns, and provide you with a personalized experience when you return to our site.

We use both session-based and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

We may also use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. This information helps us optimize our content, improve navigation, and ensure that our course descriptions and information about azulejo workshops and textile arts classes are easily accessible.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. Our website uses secure connections and encryption to safeguard your data during transmission.

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is completely impenetrable. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external sites and services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information.

We may use third-party service providers to assist with email delivery, website analytics, and payment processing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on our website with the date of the last revision clearly indicated.

Your continued use of our website and services following the posting of updated policies constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.