Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2026
The Northern Portugal Cultural Centre (NPCC) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, donors, and visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter (Name and Email address).
- Become a member of the NPCC.
- Apply for our Scholarship programs.
- Register for events or purchase tickets.
- Contact us via our website or social media.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Send you updates about our events, folklore performances, and community news.
- Process scholarship applications and notify recipients.
- Manage memberships and provide member-exclusive benefits.
- Improve our website experience and community outreach.
3. Email Communications & Newsletter
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. We use secure third-party services to manage our mailing lists. You can “Unsubscribe” at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us at festa@northernportugal.org.
4. Data Protection & Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information with third-party service providers (such as email platforms or payment processors) to the extent necessary to perform their services for us.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. These are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website (northernportugal.org) may contain links to other sites, such as our sponsors or community partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.
7. Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Northern Portugal Cultural Centre
Oshawa, Ontario
Email: festa@northernportugal.org
Website: northernportugal.org