Privacy Policy
The Via Lusitana Pilgrim Association (hereinafter “APVL”) values and respects the privacy of all visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy aims to inform about the collection, use, and protection of personal data that may be provided by users through the completion of forms available on our website.
1. Collection of Personal Data
Our website may collect personal data voluntarily provided by users when filling out contact forms, registration forms, credential requests, or other specific purposes. We do not collect personal data beyond what is strictly necessary in the appropriate forms.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
APVL collects and uses users’ personal data for the following purposes:
- Respond to contact requests and provide requested information;
- Process registrations for becoming a member;
- Process credential requests and their shipment;
- Send communications about events, news, and updates from the Association, upon request;
- Improve our services and user experience on the website.
3. Data Sharing
APVL does not share, sell, or rent users’ personal data to third parties, individuals, or companies, except when required by law.
4. Data Security
APVL implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, it is important to note that no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
5. Rights of Data Subjects
- Access their personal data stored by the Association;
- Request correction of incorrect, incomplete, or outdated personal data;
- Request deletion of their personal data, except when there is a legal obligation to retain it;
- Request the limitation of the processing of their personal data in certain circumstances;
6. Data Retention
APVL will retain users’ personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected or as required by law.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies solely to provide a better service. Cookies are stored in your browser so that we can recognize you each time you return to our site, even anonymously. These cookies also help us identify which sections of the site are most interesting and useful to users, allowing us to make an extra effort to keep them updated and improve them whenever possible.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
APVL reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend that users review this policy periodically to stay informed about how their personal data is being protected.
9. Contact
This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 20, 2024.
