1. Introduction
Guilherme Ferreira ("we", "our", or "us") operates the AI Powered .NET School website and educational cohort program. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or enroll in our courses.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Portuguese data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
Data Controller: Guilherme Ferreira Contact: For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
- Enrollment Information: Name, email address, payment information (processed by Teachable, Stripe, and TOCOnline)
- Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us or participating in community discussions
- Course Activity: Progress, assignments, and participation in live sessions
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns
- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Course Delivery: To provide access to course materials, live sessions, and community features
- Communication: To send course updates, announcements, and respond to inquiries
- Payment Processing: To process enrollment fees and issue invoices
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our educational content
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to deliver the course you enrolled in
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate relevant information
- Consent: For optional communications and certain cookies
- Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and consumer protection laws
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Teachable: Course hosting platform (USA)
- Stripe: Payment processing (USA)
- TOCOnline: Payment processing (Portugal)
- Google Fonts: Font delivery service (may set cookies)
- Email Service Providers: For course communications and support
These services have their own privacy policies and may transfer data outside the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide access to purchased course materials (indefinitely or as stated in terms)
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records for 7 years)
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication for course platform access
- Regular security assessments of third-party providers
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (notably Teachable) are located in the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Provider compliance with relevant data protection frameworks
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
12. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
14. Contact Us & Complaints
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD):
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) Website: www.cnpd.pt Address: Av. D. Carlos I, 134, 1º, 1200-651 Lisboa, Portugal