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INSTITUTIONAL

Last updated: Dec. 24 2025

INSTITUTIONAL

1. Introduction

Brazil at Silicon Valley Inc. (“BSV”, “We”) is a nonprofit organization incorporated in California, USA, led by students from Stanford and Berkeley, dedicated to improving Brazil’s competitiveness through innovation and technology. We believe that Brazil’s progress depends on the new wave of innovation emerging in recent years, especially in Silicon Valley.

To advance this mission, we develop products, content, and events related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. Our flagship initiative is the Brazil at Silicon Valley Conference (“Conference”), an annual event bringing together executives, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and policymakers to discuss key topics shaping Brazil’s technological evolution.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, process, store, and share your Personal Data in accordance with the LGPD.

2. Data we collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

To enable your participation in the Conference and other BSV initiatives, we may collect:

Name;
Email;
Pronouns, gender, and race;
Job title, company/public entity, and sector;
Country of residence;
ID numbers (such as passport);
Phone number;
Date of birth;
Address;
Payment and billing information (for ticket purchases or donations);
Data voluntarily submitted through forms (e.g., startups, speakers, partners).

These data can be obtained through registration forms, contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, credentialing processes, or other direct interactions.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you access the BSV website, we may automatically collect:

IP address;
Device type;
Browser type;
Cookies and online identifiers;
Browsing data, visited pages, and session duration.

2.3 Image and media usage

During the Conference and other BSV events, photos, videos, and livestreams may be captured by our teams or by the press. By participating, you acknowledge and agree that your image and voice may appear in audiovisual materials, social media, websites, and official BSV communications, both current and future.

3. Purpose of Use

Your data may be used to:

Enable your participation in the Conference;
Identify and authenticate attendees;
Contact you via email, phone, or text;
Send institutional and marketing communications;
Create attendee and check-in lists;
Share data with institutional supporters and sponsors;
Execute event logistics;
Register you for webinars;
Publish podcasts;
Send newsletters;
Create identification badges;
Analyze participation history;
Issue certificates;
Process payments;
Facilitate networking and partner connections;
Analyze website metrics;
Improve site and communication performance;
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis

Data processing is based on:

User consent;
Performance of contract;
BSV’s legitimate interest;
Compliance with legal obligations;
Exercise of legal rights.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g., hosting, payments, email marketing);
Platforms such as Stripe, Sympla, Mailchimp, HubSpot;
Institutional supporters and event sponsors;
BSV partners, exclusively for event-related purposes;
Public authorities, when required.

We never sell personal data.

6. Storage and Security

Your data may be stored on servers located in Brazil and the United States. We also rely on data centers in countries such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Chile, Taiwan, and Singapore. We implement appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or destruction.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to:

Understand browsing behavior;
Measure traffic;
Remember preferences;
Display relevant content.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. International Data Transfer

Because BSV operates between Brazil and the United States, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure these transfers comply with LGPD and international data protection standards.

9. User Rights

You have the right to:

Confirm whether we process your data;
Access your data;
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data;
Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion;
Request data portability;
Request deletion of data processed under consent;
Obtain information about data sharing;
Understand the consequences of denying consent;
Withdraw consent;
Object to unlawful processing;
Request review of automated decisions;
File a complaint with the ANPD.

10. Minors’ Data

We process minors’ data only as permitted by law, including obtaining guardian consent when required.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

13. Contact

For questions or requests, contact our DPO at:
privacy@brazilatsiliconvalley.com

14. Donations and Use of Funds

Donations made to BSV are used exclusively for institutional purposes aligned with our mission. Funds support:

Event logistics and operations;
Scholarships and support for startups, students, and researchers;
Educational and innovation programs;
Maintenance and improvement of digital platforms.

How to support
the movement?

You can donate via PayPal — a simple, fast, and secure process.

*For more information, see our privacy and transparency policy.