Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05/02/2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Foramen Dental Education (“Foramen”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data when acting as a data controller, determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.

This policy applies to personal data collected through:

Your use of our website;
Registration and purchase of our courses, training programs, or educational services;
Submission of applications for clinical residencies or training programs;
Participation in online or in-person educational events;
Communication with us via email, phone, forms, or other channels;
Interactions with our advertisements, newsletters, or social media.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, disclose, and delete personal data, and outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing our website or using our services, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. What data do we collect?

In this Privacy Policy, the terms “personal data”, “personal information”, “data”, and “information” refer to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Personal identification and contact information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Nationality
Date of birth
Professional profile image (if provided)

Professional information

Job title
Clinic or organization name
Professional qualifications
Training background
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Professional experience

Financial and billing information

Billing details
Payment confirmation details
Bank account information (IBAN) when provided for SEPA Direct Debit mandates

Payment information is processed by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card details.

Contractual information

Courses purchased
Event registrations
Program participation details
Applications submitted

Customer interaction data

Communication records
Customer support interactions
Feedback or reviews

Data you provide directly

Course registration and payments

When registering for a course or program, we may collect your name, contact details, professional information, and billing data.

Payments made through our website are processed by third-party payment providers.

For certain payment plans, such as deposit-based registrations, you may be asked to provide your IBAN in order to create a SEPA Direct Debit mandate through a certified payment provider.

The SEPA mandate will be issued and authorized separately, and no direct debit will be executed without your formal authorization.

Applications for programs

When applying to residency programs or training courses, we may collect additional information including professional background and CV.

Customer support and communication

When you contact us via email, phone, or forms, we collect information necessary to respond to your request.

Data collected automatically

Usage data

We analyze how users interact with our website in order to improve performance, functionality, and user experience.

Device and technical information

Device type
Operating system
Browser type
IP address
Internet service provider

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve usability and analyze website performance.

2. What legal grounds do we rely on?

Consent

In certain cases, we process personal data based on your explicit consent, particularly for marketing communications.

Performance of a contract

We process personal data when necessary to deliver services requested by you, including course registrations, billing, and participation in training programs.

Legal obligations

We may process personal data to comply with legal obligations such as accounting and tax requirements.

Legitimate interests

We may process personal data to support legitimate business interests, such as improving services, maintaining security, and communicating with participants.

3. What are the purposes of processing your data?

Providing educational services

To manage course registrations, applications, and participation in training programs.

Payment processing

To manage billing, deposits, and payment arrangements related to our courses and services.

Customer communication

To respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate with participants regarding programs or services.

Marketing communications

To inform you about upcoming courses, events, and educational opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. How do we share your data?

We may share personal data with the following entities:

Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Email communication platforms
Analytics and marketing providers
Professional advisors such as accountants or legal consultants

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate security and data protection standards.

5. International data transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are implemented to ensure adequate data protection.

6. Your privacy rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to be informed
Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

Why we use cookies

Ensure website functionality
Analyze website traffic
Improve performance and usability
Provide personalized content

8. Contact Information

Foramen Dental Education

Rua Santa Catarina 594
4000-446 Porto
Portugal

Email: foramendentaleducation@gmail.com
Phone: +351 962 075 456

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).