Privacy Policy
Golden Bridge Academy (a part of Binary Strong Holding LDA)
Website: https://gbacademy.pt/
Effective Date: October 13, 2025
1. Introduction
Golden Bridge Academy, operating under Binary Holding LDA, is a certified educational institution in Portugal dedicated to providing Portuguese language courses for immigration, residency, and integration purposes. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable Portuguese data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Binary Strong Holding LDA (Operating Golden Bridge Academy/Bridge Skills Academy)
Address: R. Jorge Castilho 1613 C 2 andar, 1900-272, Lisboa, Portugal
Email for Privacy Matters: geral@bsacademy.pt
3. Data We Collect
We collect and process various categories of personal data, which you provide directly to us or which is generated during your use of our services:
| Category of Data | Examples of Data Collected | Purpose/Context |
| Identity & Contact Data | Full name, email address, physical address, telephone number, Portuguese NIF. | Course enrollment, communication, and legal documentation. |
| Official Documentation | Enrollment forms, verification documentation required by Portuguese authorities. | To process enrollment and satisfy mandatory educational/legal requirements. |
| Course & Performance Data | Attendance records, assignment submissions, internal exam results (A1/A2 certification status). | To manage course delivery, track progress, and issue official certification. |
| Financial Data | Payment information for course fees. | To process payments and comply with financial reporting. |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the website. | To operate, maintain, and secure the website, and for general analytics. |
4. Legal Basis and Purposes of Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
| Legal Basis (GDPR) | Purpose of Processing |
| Performance of a Contract | To administer and deliver the Portuguese Language Course (Levels A1 & A2) and all related services, including granting access to online platforms (Zoom/Teams). |
| Compliance with a Legal Obligation | To verify student identity and eligibility through mandatory systems like the SIGO Competir database and to provide certification documentation to Portuguese governmental authorities (e.g., for Golden Visa, residency, or citizenship application support). |
| Legitimate Interest | To improve our services, ensure the security of our IT systems, and respond to inquiries (where not contract-related). |
| Consent | For sending promotional or marketing communications (you have the right to withdraw consent at any time). |
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share your data with the following third parties, as necessary:
Affiliated Entities: With Binary Strong Holding LDA for internal administration and accounting.
Governmental Authorities: With Portuguese government and immigration authorities (e.g., CNPD, former SEF/AIMA, or relevant bodies) to fulfill legal obligations related to educational accreditation and residency/citizenship applications.
Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., hosting, IT support, online class platforms like Zoom/Teams) who assist us in operating our business and providing the services, under strict Data Processing Agreements.
B2B Partners: With your appointed Law Firms and Advisors to provide progress reports and documentation support, where you are enrolled through our partnership program or have requested us to do so.
6. Data Security and Retention
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. We will retain your personal data for the minimum period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including the mandatory retention periods required by Portuguese educational and financial laws.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address provided in Section 2.
| Right | Description |
| Right to Access | The right to request copies of your personal data. |
| Right to Rectification | The right to ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete. |
| Right to Erasure | The right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions. |
| Right to Restrict Processing | The right to request that we restrict the processing of your data, under certain conditions. |
| Right to Object to Processing | The right to object to our processing of your data, under certain conditions. |
| Right to Data Portability | The right to request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions. |
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our site. Cookies are used for:
Essential Functionality: To make the website work correctly.
Analytical Purposes: To understand user behavior, traffic sources, and website performance (e.g., using services like Google Analytics).
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.