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        "rendered": "<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Last updated: 16 September 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or use <strong>barlavento.eco<\/strong> (the &#8220;Website&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Barlavento.eco is a network of individuals and ecosystem-regeneration projects working in the Barlavento region of the Algarve. The network is not currently constituted as a separate legal entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Website is operated and maintained by <strong>Mud Valley Foundation<\/strong>, which is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through the Website and acts as the data controller for that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who is responsible for your personal data?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For personal data collected through Barlavento.eco, the data controller is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mud Valley Foundation<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>EM 534, Caixa Postal 325N<br>Vale da Lama<br>8600-258 Odi\u00e1xere, Lagos<br>Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <strong>info@mudvalley.org<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mud Valley Foundation operates and maintains the Barlavento.eco Website and manages personal data submitted through the Website in connection with Barlavento activities and communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. What personal data do we collect?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following types of personal data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First and last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailing address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization, project, or professional affiliation, where provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information you provide when registering for an event or activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information you provide when expressing interest in participating in the network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messages, enquiries, feedback, or other information you voluntarily submit to us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information relating to your participation in activities organized or promoted through the Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey and research data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical and usage information associated with your use of the Website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and dates and times of visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookie and similar tracking information, where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. How do we collect your personal data?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect personal data when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for an event or activity through the Website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an interest or contact form;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact us by email or through another form of communication;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide information in connection with a Barlavento network activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscribe to communications, where this option is offered; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse or interact with the Website, through cookies and similar technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most personal data is provided directly by you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. How do we use your personal data?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use your personal data for purposes including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing registrations for events and activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responding to enquiries and requests;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicating with you about an event, activity, or other matter for which you have contacted us;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing expressions of interest in participating in the Barlavento network;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicating with people involved in or interested in the network;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing and administering network activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining and improving the Website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding how the Website is used and improving its content and functionality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining the security of the Website and preventing misuse;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complying with applicable legal obligations; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other purposes that are explained to you at the time your personal data is collected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will not use your personal data for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected unless we have a lawful basis to do so and provide any information required by applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Legal basis for processing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases, depending on the circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>For example, where processing is necessary to manage your registration for an activity or provide a service you have requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legitimate interests.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>For example, operating and securing the Website, responding to enquiries, administering network activities, and communicating with people who have expressed an interest in the Barlavento network, where our legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consent.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Where we ask for your consent to process personal data for a specific purpose, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal obligations.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Where processing is necessary for Mud Valley Foundation to comply with a legal obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The particular legal basis applicable to a specific form or activity may be explained to you when your personal data is collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Event registration and data storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you register for an event or activity through Barlavento.eco, the information you provide may be stored within the Barlavento.eco Website&#8217;s WordPress system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Mud Valley Foundation operates and administers the Website and is the data controller, event-registration information may also be transferred to and stored within Mud Valley Foundation&#8217;s own systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows Mud Valley Foundation to administer registrations, communicate with participants, organize activities, maintain appropriate records, and carry out related administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information collected will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant event or activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Email communications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barlavento.eco may offer email communications or a newsletter in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you subscribe to Barlavento communications, your email address and other relevant subscription information will be processed for the purpose of sending those communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barlavento.eco will use its own email-marketing account for these communications. We will provide additional information about the relevant email service and processing arrangements when this service is introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be able to unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism included in those communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Cookies and analytics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Website uses cookies and similar technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some cookies may be necessary for the Website to function properly. Other cookies may be used for purposes such as remembering preferences, analyzing Website usage, or providing other functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Website uses the same cookie-consent system as the Mud Valley Foundation website. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Website may use an analytics service to help us understand how visitors use Barlavento.eco and to improve the Website. The specific analytics service may change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where a third-party analytics service is used, relevant information about that service and the cookies or similar technologies it uses will be reflected in the Website&#8217;s cookie information and consent settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie controls provided on the Website and through your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Who may receive your personal data?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share personal data with third parties where this is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mud Valley Foundation systems and personnel involved in administering Barlavento activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members of the Ecosystem Regeneration Community of the Barlavento involved in offering programs or services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service providers that host, maintain, secure, or support the Website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providers of forms, event-registration, email, communications, analytics, or other services used to operate the Website or network activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional advisers where reasonably necessary;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by law; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other parties where you have specifically consented to the disclosure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where third-party service providers process personal data on our behalf, we take appropriate steps to ensure that they process the data in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. International transfers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some service providers we use may process personal data outside Portugal or outside the European Economic Area (EEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable data-protection law, including where required through an adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses, or another legally recognized transfer mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. How long do we keep your personal data?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appropriate retention period depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, information relating to an event registration may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to administer the event and maintain appropriate records. Contact information provided by someone expressing an ongoing interest in the Barlavento network may be retained for as long as that interest remains relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may also retain certain information where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, establish or defend legal claims, or maintain appropriate records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Your rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under applicable data-protection law, including the GDPR, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request access to the personal data we hold about you;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal exceptions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing based on legitimate interests in certain circumstances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request portability of personal data where the right applies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodge a complaint with a data-protection supervisory authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the details provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Links to other websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you follow a link to another website, that website will have its own privacy policy and data-processing practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Children&#8217;s privacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Barlavento activities may be suitable for children or may involve participation by children accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where personal data relating to children is collected, we will limit the information collected to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant activity and will apply any additional requirements that are applicable under data-protection law.&nbsp; We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. 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