Privacy Policy

This policy describes how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit ferias-portugal.com. We comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation, EU 2016/679).

1. Data controller

Férias Portugal — independent editorial project.
Contact: privacy@ferias-portugal.com

2. What data we collect

Browsing data (automatic)

  • IP address (anonymised after 7 days)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited, date and time
  • Referrer site

Data you actively provide

  • Name, email and message ("List your property" form)
  • Email (newsletter subscription)

3. Purposes

  • Display content in the correct language
  • Aggregate audience measurement
  • Reply to form requests
  • Prevent abuse and attacks
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal basis (GDPR art. 6)

  • Consent — non-essential cookies, newsletter
  • Contract — replying to requests
  • Legitimate interest — security and aggregate analytics

5. Sharing with third parties

We do not sell personal data. We share operational data with:

  • Booking.com, Viator, GetYourGuide, Travelpayouts, KAYAK, Holidu, Suntransfers — when you click an affiliate link.
  • Awin — affiliate network handling commissions.
  • Hosting — EU server.
  • Authorities — only if legally required.

6. Cookies

Full details at Cookie Policy.

7. Retention

  • Server logs — 90 days
  • Cookies — max 12 months
  • Contact emails — 24 months
  • Listing applications — contract duration + 5 years

8. Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, data portability and to withdraw consent. Email privacy@ferias-portugal.com. We reply within 30 days.

You may also lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

9. Security

All traffic is encrypted (HTTPS/TLS). Data is stored on EU servers with restricted access.

10. Minors

The service is not directed at children under 16.

11. Changes

This policy may be updated. Date of last revision below.

Last updated: 30 May 2026.