Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
The organization of Maker Faire Porto, promoted by TINKER CITY – ASSOCIAÇÃO, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all participants, visitors, partners, and users of this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese legislation.
1. Data Controller
TINKER CITY – ASSOCIAÇÃO
NIF/NIPC: 514383798
Rua Direita das Campinas, n.º 91, R/C Dt.º
4100-206 Porto, Portugal
Email: secvivalabporto@gmail.com
Phone: +351 939 592 960
2. Personal Data Collected
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and invoicing details
Ticket purchase and registration information
Communication preferences
Images, photographs, and video recordings captured during the event
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is collected and processed exclusively for the following purposes:
Managing event registrations and ticket purchases
Processing payments and issuing invoices
Sending logistical and operational communications related to the event
Providing customer support
Communicating updates regarding the event
Sharing information about future editions or related initiatives, where consent has been provided
Ensuring security, organization, and proper access management during the event
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on:
The performance of a contract (ticket purchase and event participation)
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests related to event organization and communication
Consent, whenever legally required
5. Data Sharing
Personal data will be treated confidentially and will not be sold or shared with third parties, except when necessary for:
Payment processing
Ticketing and registration platforms
Accreditation and access control systems
Legal, tax, or regulatory compliance
All third-party service providers are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
Personal data will only be retained for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Data Subject Rights
Under applicable legislation, users may exercise the following rights at any time:
Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restriction of processing
Right to object
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent, where applicable
Requests related to personal data may be submitted through the official contact email:
secvivalabporto@gmail.com
8. Cookies and Website Data
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and optimize platform performance.
Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
9. Image and Video Capture
By participating in Maker Faire Porto, participants acknowledge that photographs, videos, and other media content may be captured during the event for promotional, institutional, and communication purposes.
If a participant wishes to object to the use of identifiable individual images, they should contact the Organization in advance.
10. Data Security
The Organization adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or destruction.
11. Complaints
Users have the right to submit complaints regarding personal data processing to the competent supervisory authority.
In Portugal:
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
https://www.cnpd.pt/
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically whenever necessary. Any updates will be published on this website.
13. Contact
For any questions related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
TINKER CITY – ASSOCIAÇÃO
Email: secvivalabporto@gmail.com
Phone: +351 939 592 960