Cookie Policy
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At Modo Experto School (www.modoexpertoschool.com), we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, enhance your browsing experience, and analyse usage for statistical and marketing purposes.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your browser and remember useful information for your next visit, such as your language preferences, previously visited content, or login details.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the basic operation of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to access secure areas of the site.
- Performance cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources, helping us measure and improve the performance of our website.
- Functionality cookies: These enable the site to remember your preferences and personalise content based on your previous interactions.
- Marketing cookies: These are used to deliver relevant content and adverts, both on our website and on third-party sites. They also help limit the number of times you see an advert and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Managing cookies
You can accept, reject, or customise the use of cookies via the settings banner when you enter the site. You can also configure your browser to block or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Third parties
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) or social media platforms (e.g. Meta, Instagram, YouTube). These entities may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page along with the corresponding update date.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
Privacy Policy
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At Modo Experto School (www.modoexpertoschool.com), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who we are
Modo Experto School is a surf and kitesurf academy based in Portugal. For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Country or region
- Surf/kitesurf experience level
- Payment information (when booking services)
- Any information you voluntarily provide through our forms, emails, or social media channels
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (via cookies)
3. How we use your personal data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services (e.g. course bookings)
- To communicate with you regarding your enquiries, bookings, or feedback
- To send updates, promotions or relevant information (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services through analytics and user behaviour
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract
- A legal obligation
- Our legitimate interest in improving our services and communication
5. Data sharing
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, manage bookings, process payments, or communicate with you. These providers are bound by strict data protection obligations.
6. International data transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
8. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados – CNPD in Portugal)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated date.
