Privacy Policy

At hikinginmadeira.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Who We Are

hikinginmadeira.com is a website dedicated to promoting hiking experiences, nature tours, and outdoor adventures on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]


2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information – such as your name and email address, if you fill out a contact or booking form.

  • Technical data – such as your IP address, browser type, device, and usage behavior (collected through analytics tools like Google Analytics).

  • Preferences – such as your selected language or cookies preferences.

We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.

  • To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).

  • To send you updates or promotional content (only with your consent).


4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent, where required (e.g., newsletter signup or cookie usage).

  • Legitimate interest, such as improving our website and marketing activities.

  • Contractual necessity, if you request services from us.


5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers, such as website hosting or analytics services.

  • Third-party platforms, such as Google Analytics or embedded content providers (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube).

These third parties are only allowed to process your data on our behalf and according to our instructions.


6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.


7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (such as the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict how we process your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for data collected based on consent).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].


8. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.


9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated effective date.


11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]