Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 February 2026

Dude Surf School respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting their personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit the website https://dudesurfschool.com/.

By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Policy.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing personal data is:

Dude Surf School
Dude Surf Company, Lda
515810347
Email: ola@dudesurfschool.com
Phone: (+351) 928 135 212 (National mobile network call.)

For any questions related to data protection, you may contact us using the details above.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

a) Data provided directly by the user

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth (for bookings/lessons)
  • Relevant lesson information (e.g., experience level, relevant medical information)
  • Information submitted through contact or booking forms

b) Data collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Cookies (see Section 8)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is used for:

  • Processing and managing surf lesson bookings
  • Contacting customers to confirm or modify bookings
  • Responding to inquiries submitted via contact forms
  • Sending information about services (when authorized)
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Improving the website user experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., booking lessons)
  • Consent of the data subject
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement)

5. Sharing Data with Third Parties

Dude Surf School does not sell or trade your personal data.

Data may be shared with:

  • Payment service providers
  • Web hosting providers
  • Booking management tools
  • Legal authorities, when required by law

All third parties are required to comply with the GDPR.

6. Data Retention

Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax requirements)

After this period, data will be securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: ola@dudesurfschool.com

8. Cookies Policy

This website uses cookies to improve user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow:

  • Proper website functionality
  • Statistical analysis of website usage
  • Performance and experience improvements

Users may configure their browser to refuse cookies. However, some website features may not function properly.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Alteration
  • Improper disclosure

However, no internet data transmission system is completely secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Dude Surf School reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page.

We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly.