Grand Master’s Statement Freemasonry and its commitment to Humanity (in Portuguese)

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Grande Loja Soberana de Portugal Associação (hereinafter “GLSP”) is an association registered in Portugal, with registered office at Rua António Pedro nº8, 1150-045 – Lisbon, and tax number 514991437.

For the purposes of providing its institutional services and managing its digital presence on the website glsp.pt, GLSP needs to collect and process personal data of its members, visitors and other data subjects.

This Privacy Policy sets out the principles and practices governing the processing of personal data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

2. Data Controller

GLSP is the entity responsible for the processing of personal data collected through its digital and in-person channels.

For any question regarding the protection of your data, you may contact:

  • Email: gs@glsp.pt

  • Address: Grande Loja Soberana de Portugal Associação, Rua António Pedro nº8, 1150-045 – Lisbon

3. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Administrative and institutional management of members and contacts;

  • Responding to requests for information;

  • Organising and managing events and association activities;

  • Institutional communication, including sending newsletters and relevant information;

  • Compliance with applicable legal obligations.

4. Categories of Personal Data

Depending on the purpose, the following data may be collected:

  • Full name;

  • Date of birth;

  • Address;

  • Electronic contact (email);

  • Telephone contact (where applicable);

  • Other data strictly necessary for the institutional activity.

Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary in order to fulfil the purposes set out above.

5. Legal Basis

Processing is carried out on the basis of:

  • The consent of the data subject;

  • The performance of pre-contractual or contractual obligations;

  • Compliance with legal obligations to which GLSP is subject;

  • The legitimate interest of GLSP, namely in institutional communication and association management.

The data subject may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out beforehand.

6. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

Data may be disclosed to GLSP’s service providers, namely entities providing:

  • Data hosting and website management;

  • Email services and communication platforms;

  • Technical support and IT maintenance;

  • Compliance with legal obligations and judicial or administrative authorities, where applicable.

These entities will process the data only in accordance with GLSP’s documented instructions and are bound to ensure its confidentiality and security.

7. International Transfers

As a rule, data is stored and processed within the European Union. Should an international transfer be necessary, appropriate safeguards provided for in the applicable legislation will be applied.

8. Cookies

O website utiliza cookies para assegurar o seu correto funcionamento e recolher informações estatísticas sobre a utilização pelos visitantes. Pode consultar informação detalhada na Política de Cookies disponível no website.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

Under the law, the data subject has the right to:

  • Access their personal data;

  • Request the rectification or updating of the data;

  • Request erasure, within the limits of the law;

  • Object to processing or request the restriction of processing;

  • Withdraw consent, where applicable;

  • Data portability.

Requests should be addressed to:

  • Email: gs@glsp.pt

  • Address: Grande Loja Soberana de Portugal Associação, Rua António Pedro nº8, 1150-045 – Lisbon

The data subject also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados) (www.cnpd.pt).

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated at any time. The version published at glsp.pt prevails over any earlier versions.

Last updated: July 2025. This is a translation of the Portuguese original; in the event of any discrepancy, the Portuguese version prevails.