Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our coaching services, mentorship programs, and volunteer opportunities. This includes information you provide directly when registering for our programs, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us with inquiries.

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain data about your browsing activity, including the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the device you use to access our site. We also collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and understand how our services are being used.

If you participate in our coaching programs or volunteer initiatives, we may collect additional information such as your professional background, career goals, availability, and preferences regarding mentorship or volunteer opportunities in the Cascais and Sintra areas.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver our core services, including providing career coaching, facilitating mentorship connections, and matching you with volunteer opportunities suited to your interests and experience. Your data helps us personalize your experience and ensure our programs are relevant to your post-career goals.

We also use your information to communicate with you about program updates, new opportunities, and resources related to reinventing yourself after 50 and building a fulfilling post-career life. We may send you newsletters, announcements, and educational content, but you can opt out of these communications at any time.

Additionally, we analyze aggregated data to improve our services, develop new programs, and understand the effectiveness of our coaching and mentorship initiatives. This analysis helps us better serve our community of second act professionals and career changers.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You can request a copy of the data we hold about you, and we will provide it in a clear, portable format. If you believe any information is inaccurate, you have the right to request corrections.

You can opt out of marketing communications, disable cookies in your browser settings, or contact us to request that we limit how we use your data. We respect your privacy preferences and will honor requests to restrict certain uses of your information.

Residents of the European Union and other jurisdictions with data protection laws have additional rights, including the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities. We comply with applicable privacy regulations and are transparent about how we handle your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our website and services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us deliver personalized content and measure the effectiveness of our programs.

We use both essential cookies necessary for site functionality and analytical cookies that help us understand visitor behavior. Third-party cookies from analytics and advertising partners may also be used to track usage patterns and deliver relevant information about our coaching services.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website or fully participate in our online programs.

Data Security and Storage

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored on secure servers with encryption protocols to ensure confidentiality and integrity.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our services at your own risk, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and maintain the confidentiality of your account information.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve any disputes. When you request deletion of your account, we remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, resources, and partner organizations offering volunteer opportunities or additional coaching services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

We may share your information with trusted partners who help us deliver our programs, such as mentorship coordinators, volunteer placement services, and coaching platforms. These partners are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

If you choose to participate in programs offered through our partners or in different regions within Portugal, additional privacy policies may apply. We will inform you of any material changes in how your data is handled when you engage with these services.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document.

Your continued use of our services following the posting of revised privacy terms means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information and respect your privacy.