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Lighthouse Acceleration Program

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

In the context of the BlueTechPort Lighthouse Accelerator Program organized by Mind the Bridge, Port de Barcelona and World Trade Center Barcelona (the “Organizers”), we may collect the following information when you submit your application or interact with the challenge:

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Personal data:
 

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Job title / role

  • Organization name

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Startup and business information:
 

  • Company name and description

  • Pitch deck and supporting materials

  • Technology details and use cases

  • Business metrics and other submitted content
     

We may also collect limited technical data (e.g., IP address, session cookies) when accessing application platforms. For more information, please refer to the applicable cookie policy.

How We Use Your Information

Your data will be processed for the following purposes:
 

  • Managing and administering the BlueTechPort Lighthouse Accelerator Program

  • Evaluating and selecting participating startups

  • Communicating with applicants throughout the process

  • Organizing related activities (e.g., pitch sessions, demos, events)

  • Disseminating information about the challenge and its outcomes (e.g., selected startups, winners)

Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed based on:
 

  • Your consent (Article 6.1.a GDPR), provided when submitting your application

  • Legitimate interest (Article 6.1.f GDPR), for the evaluation and management of the challenge

Sharing of Information

The information you provide may be shared with:
 

  • The Organizers of the program

  • Affiliated entities and strategic partners involved in the initiative

  • Members of the evaluation committee and jury

  • Potential collaborators or investors involved in the challenge (where applicable)
     

All recipients will access the data solely for the purposes described in this policy.

Data Retention

Your data will be retained for the time necessary to fulfil the purposes of the BlueTechPort Lighthouse Accelerator Program, including application management, program delivery, follow-up activities, future editions, and reporting obligations.
Data will not be retained longer than necessary for the purposes described above.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), you have the right to:
 

  • Access your personal data

  • Request rectification or deletion

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability
     

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

Mandatory Nature of Data

Providing the requested information is necessary to participate in the BlueTechPort Lighthouse Accelerator Program. Failure to provide required data may result in the inability to process your application.

Communications & Publicity

By participating in the BlueTechPort Lighthouse Accelerator Program, you acknowledge that:
 

  • Your startup name, logo, and non-confidential information may be used for communication purposes related to the challenge

  • Events (such as pitch sessions) may be recorded or photographed

Changes to This Policy

The Organizers reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be communicated through appropriate channels.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your data, please contact:
 

Email: contactprotecciodades@portdebarcelona.cat

Organizers: 

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