PORTUGAL DREAMIN’ ®

Who we are

PORTUGAL DREAMIN’ ® is a community-led Salesforce event held in Portugal.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we process your data, please contact us at info@portugaldreamin.com.

Information we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

A. Attendees (via Eventbrite)

When you register for PORTUGAL DREAMIN’ ® through Eventbrite, Eventbrite collects your registration and payment information (e.g. name, email, billing details). Eventbrite processes this data on our behalf in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.

We receive limited attendee details from Eventbrite, typically your name, email address, and ticket type to manage event logistics and communication.

B. Speakers

If you submit a proposal through our “Call for Speakers” form, we collect the information you provide, which may include:

• Name and contact details
• Company or organization
• Session title and abstract
• Bio, headshot, and related links (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter)

This information is used for speaker selection, event programming, and promotion (e.g., publishing your session and profile on our website if selected).

C. General Website Visitors

We may collect:

• Technical data: such as IP address, browser type, and device information, through cookies and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Communication data: when you contact us through forms or email.

How we use your information

We use your data to:

• Manage event registration, communications, and logistics
• Review and select speakers for the event
• Communicate updates, reminders, or marketing information (only if you have opted in)
• Improve our website and marketing campaigns
• Comply with legal and administrative obligations

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: when you voluntarily subscribe to updates or submit a speaker form.
• Contractual necessity: to fulfill your event registration and participation.
• Legitimate interest: to organize and promote the event effectively.
• Legal obligation: when required to comply with applicable laws or tax regulations.

Data sharing and third parties

We may share your information with trusted partners who help us deliver the event, including:

• Eventbrite, for registration and ticketing services
• Email and communication providers, to send event updates
• Website hosting and analytics providers, to manage our site
• Sponsors or event partners, but only with your explicit consent (for example, if you opt in to share your details with them)

All third parties only process your data in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.

Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Attendee data: retained for up to 12 months after the event for administrative and reporting purposes.
• Speaker data: retained for historical recordkeeping and future event contact, unless you request deletion.
• Communication data: retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

Your rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@portugaldreamin.com.

Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

International transfers

We may use third-party service providers (such as Eventbrite or email platforms) that store data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

Links to other websites

Our website may include links to external sites (for example, sponsors, partners, or Eventbrite).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be available on our website, with the “last updated” date shown at the top.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your data, please contact us at: info@portugaldreamin.com