Privacy Policy
Last updated: [16 June 2026]
AI LAB FDUL is a research laboratory of the Law Faculty of the University of Lisbon (Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa — “FDUL”). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this website.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
AI LAB FDUL
Email: board@ailabfdul.ai
For any matter relating to data protection, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: board@ailabfdul.ai
What Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following situations:
Contact form. When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Membership applications and registration. When you apply for or register a membership, we collect your name, email address, and the information required to process your application, which may include your institutional affiliation, professional details, and account credentials.
Member login. When you log in to a member account, we process your credentials and basic technical data necessary to maintain your session.
We do not knowingly collect more data than is necessary for these purposes.
Why We Use Your Data and Legal Basis
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Responding to your enquiries | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Processing membership applications | Performance of a contract / pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Managing member accounts and login | Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Website analytics | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
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- Contact enquiries: kept for the time needed to handle your request and a reasonable period thereafter.
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- Membership data: kept for the duration of your membership and, where required, for a limited period afterwards to comply with legal or administrative obligations.
Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers who help us operate this website, under appropriate data protection agreements.
Where we use Google Analytics, data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States. Such transfers are made on the basis of safeguards recognised under the GDPR.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact email] or the Data Protection Officer at [DPO email].
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese supervisory authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) — www.cnpd.pt.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page, with the date of the last update shown above.