Privacy Policy
(Montessori Family Centre – Portugal)
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Montessori Family Centre, we respect the privacy of families, children, and visitors to our website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it with care, transparency, and respect, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese law.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
2. Who We Are
Montessori Family Centre is based in Portugal and provides family-centred programs, classes, and resources inspired by the Montessori philosophy.
For any questions related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us via the details provided on our website.
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
Contact us through a form or email
Register for a program, workshop, or event
Subscribe to our newsletter
Interact with our website
This information may include:
Parent or guardian name
Email address
Phone number
Child’s age or general developmental stage (never sensitive medical data unless explicitly agreed and required for a service)
We only collect information that is necessary and relevant to providing our services.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only to:
Respond to enquiries
Manage registrations and communication related to our programs
Share relevant updates, news, or resources (only if you have opted in)
Improve our services and website experience
We do not sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes.
5. Children’s Privacy
We are especially mindful of children’s privacy. Our website is intended for parents and legal guardians.
We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children. Any information relating to a child is provided voluntarily by a parent or legal guardian and is handled with particular care.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following:
Your consent
The need to take steps prior to entering into or fulfilling a service
Our legitimate interest in operating and improving our services, while always respecting your rights
You may withdraw consent at any time.
7. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by Portuguese law.
8. Sharing Your Data
Your data may be shared only with:
Trusted service providers (such as website hosting or email services) who help us operate our website and services
Professionals delivering specific services, where relevant and with appropriate confidentiality
All partners are required to respect data protection standards.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to certain processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details on our website.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD – Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados).
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
(If you use non-essential cookies, a cookie banner and separate cookie policy are recommended.)
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Montessori Family Centre is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
12. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. The most current version will always be available on our website.