Speak Out. Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SpeakOut.pt collects, uses, stores and protects personal data of users of the website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese data protection laws.

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is SpeakOut.pt.
For the purposes of this policy, the legal name of the business, registered address, contact email and, where applicable, the contact details of the Data Protection Officer should be included.

2. Personal data collected

SpeakOut.pt may collect the following personal data, depending on how the user interacts with the website:

Name.

Email address.

Telephone number.

Company name.

Job title.

Message submitted through contact forms.

Technical and browsing data, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited and access time, where analytics tools are used.

3. Purposes of processing

Personal data collected may be used to:

Respond to contact or information requests.

Provide requested services.

Manage commercial and operational relationships.

Send service-related communications, where there is a lawful basis to do so.

Improve the website’s functionality, security and performance.

Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal basis

Personal data is processed, as applicable, on the basis of:

The data subject’s consent.

The performance of pre-contractual measures or a contract.

Compliance with legal obligations.

The legitimate interests of SpeakOut.pt, including the management and improvement of its services.

5. Data retention

Personal data will be kept only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or for the period required by law.
Where processing is based on consent, the data subject may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

6. Data sharing

SpeakOut.pt does not sell personal data to third parties.
Data may be shared only with service providers acting on behalf of SpeakOut.pt, such as web hosting, technical maintenance, email platforms or analytics tools, always subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

7. Data subject rights

Under applicable law, the data subject may exercise, where relevant:

The right of access.

The right to rectification.

The right to erasure.

The right to restriction of processing.

The right to object.

The right to data portability.

The right to withdraw consent at any time.

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted using the contact email stated on the website.

8. Security

SpeakOut.pt implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, unlawful disclosure, alteration or destruction.

9. Cookies

The website may use cookies to ensure proper operation, improve the user experience and analyse browsing metrics.
Where applicable, a cookies policy or consent banner will provide detailed information about the cookies used.

10. Third-party links

The website may contain links to third-party websites.
SpeakOut.pt is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of those external websites, and users are encouraged to review their respective policies.

11. Changes to this policy

SpeakOut.pt may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The most recent version will always be available on the website, together with the date of the latest update.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, users should contact SpeakOut.pt using the email address provided on the website.