Privacy Policy, Cookies & Terms of Use

1.1 General Information

FACULDADE PHORTE DE EDUCAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA, a higher education institution maintained by ASSOCIAÇÃO DE EDUCAÇÃO E NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS PHORTE, a non-profit private legal entity with administrative and financial autonomy, registered under CNPJ No. 42.098.615/0001-42, headquartered at Rua Rui Barbosa, No. 422, 1st floor, Bela Vista, City of São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil, CEP 01326-010, through its Data Protection Officer (DPO), Leonardo Vinicius Alcarde Garcia, provides this policy to clarify how your personal data is handled.

This Privacy Policy is drafted in strict adherence to Brazilian Federal Law No. 12,965/2014 (Civil Rights Framework for the Internet) and Brazilian Federal Law No. 13,709/2018 (General Data Protection Law – LGPD), applicable to all digital institutional portals and web forms.

By accessing the website and submitting personal details, you freely and explicitly consent to the collection, storage, processing, and sharing of your data according to the terms herein. If you do not agree with these provisions, please be advised that it may not be feasible to provide the corresponding educational services.

1.2 Data Collection and Purposes of Processing

Personal data is gathered upon your voluntary submission, subject to regular enrichment, and includes:

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Joint Responsibility & Confidentiality: Faculdade Phorte is not liable for inaccuracies in information provided by users, who remain responsible for keeping their data current and safeguarding account credentials. Internally, personal data is strictly accessible to authorized personnel subject to binding confidentiality agreements.

1.3 Data Storage and Retention Periods

Collected data and audit trail records are stored in secure and controlled environments for the retention periods required by law:

• Minimum period of 6 (six) months: Storage of application access logs pursuant to the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12,965/2014);
• Minimum period of 5 (five) years: Storage of personal data following account closure or termination of academic relationship, under the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code;
• Regulatory Standards of the Ministry of Education (MEC): Custody of permanent academic archives, diplomas, and official transcripts per federal educational mandates;
• State of the art: Application of updated information security and cryptographic protocols.

Data may be expunged prior to these terms upon express request by the data subject, except where retention is legally mandated or required by court order.

1.4 Legal Grounds and Consent

We process personal data based on your free, informed, unambiguous, specific, and legitimate consent, as well as on applicable legal bases such as contract execution, compliance with statutory/regulatory duties, and institutional legitimate interest (Art. 7 of LGPD).

1.5 Sharing of Personal Data

To deliver academic and operational services effectively, personal data may be shared with:

• Service providers and technological vendors acting on behalf of FACULDADE PHORTE DE EDUCAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA (such as cloud hosting providers, academic management software ERP/LMS, and messaging platforms);
• Internal administrative functions: pedagogical planning, campus security, and risk assessment;
• Competent judicial, administrative, or government authorities (such as MEC and INEP), in compliance with legal obligations or official subpoenas.

In all cases, sharing is strictly limited to the minimum necessary scope. When international data transfers occur (e.g., global cloud hosting infrastructure), adequate protection levels compatible with Brazilian legislation are guaranteed.

1.6 Security Measures and Information Protection

We enforce appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including end-to-end encrypted web traffic via HTTPS/TLS, restricted nominal access control protocols, and isolated network infrastructures not exposed to unauthorized third parties.

In the unlikely event of a security incident presenting substantial risk or damage to data subjects, Faculdade Phorte will immediately take contingency measures and notify the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) and affected users in a reasonable timeframe.

1.7 Data Subject Rights

Under Article 18 of the LGPD, you hold the following statutory rights regarding your personal data:

1. Confirmation of the existence of data processing;
2. Access to your personal data;
3. Correction of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data;
4. Anonymization, blocking, or elimination of unnecessary or excessive data;
5. Data portability to another service provider, where applicable;
6. Elimination of personal data processed on the basis of consent;
7. Information regarding public and private entities with which data has been shared;
8. Information about the possibility of denying consent and the corresponding consequences;
9. Revocation of consent through a simple and free procedure.

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Exercising your rights: Submit your request free of charge directly to our Data Protection Officer at Leonardo.alcarde@phorte.org.br. The institution reserves the right to request proof of identity to protect your data privacy.

1.8 Training, Awareness, and Audit Program

Annual Training: The data governance committee conducts annual privacy and information security training programs for all operational, academic, and administrative personnel handling personal records.

Periodic Audits: Comprehensive audits are conducted periodically across admissions, student services, and IT departments to ensure continued compliance with LGPD and institutional protocols.

1.9 Policy Updates, Governing Law, and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is subject to regular reviews to reflect service improvements and legal updates.

This document is governed by the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, particularly Federal Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD). The Courts of the Judicial District of the Capital of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, are elected as the exclusive forum to settle any disputes arising hereunder.

2.1 General Information

This Cookie Policy of FACULDADE PHORTE DE EDUCAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA complies with the provisions of Brazilian Federal Law No. 12,965/2014 (Marco Civil da Internet) and Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD), subject to regular updates whenever technical or legal adaptations are required.

2.2 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when visiting a website. They recognize interactions between you, our portals, and educational ads to optimize and personalize your browsing experience.

The term “cookie” also encompasses equivalent technologies such as tracking pixels, web beacons, and mobile device identifiers.

• Session Cookies: Collect temporary technical data that does not directly identify you and are automatically deleted when you close the browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain stored on your device until expiration or manual deletion, remembering your site preferences for future visits.
• First-party vs. Third-party Cookies: First-party cookies are set directly by the Faculdade Phorte domain; third-party cookies belong to trusted external partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, RD Station).

2.3 Categories of Cookies Used and Purposes

Below is a breakdown of cookie categories utilized across our digital environments:

2.4 How to Manage or Disable Cookies

When accessing Faculdade Phorte pages, you may consent to cookie usage. You can revoke your consent at any time by modifying the privacy settings within your web browser.

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Impact of Disabling Cookies: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair vital website features, preventing course applications or access to the Student Portal.

To configure cookie settings in popular browsers, refer to their official documentation:

• Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Google Chrome ↗
• Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox ↗
• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge ↗
• Apple Safari: Manage cookies in Safari ↗

2.5 Inquiries and Support Channels

We recommend reviewing this policy alongside our Privacy Policy. For inquiries regarding cookie practices, reach our Data Protection Officer at Leonardo.alcarde@phorte.org.br.

3.1 Acceptance and Scope

These Terms of Use regulate the access to and utilization of websites, landing pages, simulators, and online learning portals operated by FACULDADE PHORTE DE EDUCAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA. By browsing our portals, requesting information, or applying for academic admission, you acknowledge having read, understood, and agreed to these conditions.

3.2 User Registration, Accuracy, and Duties

When submitting details in admission forms, WhatsApp channels, campus visit schedulers, or enrollment portals, users must provide true, accurate, and current information, assuming sole responsibility for the statements made.

Users agree to utilize the platforms ethically and lawfully, committing not to:

• Attempt to breach or bypass security, authentication, or infrastructure mechanisms of Faculdade Phorte servers;
• Deploy automated tools (bots, crawlers, scrapers) to extract content without prior written permission;
• Disseminate malicious code, viruses, trojans, or corrupted software;
• Transfer or share authentication credentials with third parties, which may result in immediate account suspension.

3.3 Intellectual Property and Copyright

All visual assets, trademarks, course titles, pedagogical frameworks, e-books, audiovisual resources, podcasts, study guides, and source code are the exclusive property of Faculdade Phorte or its licensors, protected by Brazilian Intellectual Property Laws (Laws No. 9,610/1998 and No. 9,279/1996).

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Individual Educational Use: Learning resources provided to enrolled students are exclusively for personal study. Unauthorized redistribution, copying, commercialization, or public dissemination is strictly prohibited.

3.4 External Links and Third-Party Services

Our portals may provide links to external partner platforms, payment processors, or social networks. Faculdade Phorte is not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content hosted on independent third-party domains.

3.5 Limitation of Liability and Jurisdiction

Faculdade Phorte employs industry best practices to ensure continuous service availability, but is not responsible for temporary disruptions resulting from telecommunication and internet network providers.

These Terms of Use are governed by Brazilian Law. The Courts of the Capital District of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, are designated to resolve any legal claims or controversies.