This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is strictly enforced in Portugal. It specifically covers the collection of sensitive financial data and the necessary permissions to share that data with your professional network (lawyers, fund managers, and advisors).

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 20, 2026

At portugalcitizenshipbyinvestment.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ personal and financial data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

To provide consultancy services for the Portugal Golden Visa and Citizenship programs, we collect the following categories of information:

• Identity Data: Full name, nationality, date of birth, and passport copies.
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and physical residency address.
• Financial & Investment Data: Source of funds, net worth statements, intended investment amount, and specific interest in Investment Funds (FCR).
• Legal Data: Criminal record status and current visa/residency history.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data based on Legal Basis: Contractual Necessity and Legitimate Interest. We use it to:

• Assess your eligibility for the Portuguese Golden Visa.
• Match you with qualifying Investment Funds based on your risk profile.
• Facilitate the introduction to legal and financial professionals.
• Provide updates on legislative changes in Portugal.

3. Permission to Share with Third Parties

By using our services and providing your details, you grant us explicit permission to share your data with the following categories of third-party professionals strictly for the purpose of your application:

• Legal Counsel: Portuguese law firms for NIF (Tax ID) representation, bank account opening, and residency applications.
• Fund Managers (SCR/SGOIC): Regulated entities managing the Investment Funds (FCR) you select, for the purpose of “Know Your Customer” (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
• Financial & Tax Advisors: To ensure your investment structure is tax-efficient and compliant with both Portuguese and home-country regulations.

Note: We do not sell or rent your personal data to marketing companies. All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.

4. International Data Transfers

Since your application is for Portuguese residency, your data will be transferred to and stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If you are accessing this site from outside the EU, you acknowledge that your data will be transferred to Portugal for processing.

5. Data Security

We have implemented high-level security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. This includes:

• Encryption: All data submitted via our website is encrypted via SSL.
• Access Control: Only authorized employees and partners with a “need to know” have access to your sensitive financial files.

6. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements (typically 5–10 years to align with the Golden Visa and Citizenship timeline).

7. Your Legal Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (the “Right to be Forgotten”).
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your permission for us to share your data with partners at any time (though this may prevent us from providing further services).

8. Contact Our Data Controller

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy team.