Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Welcomadeira – Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Last Updated: 02-12-2024
Introduction
Welcome to Welcomadeira, your trusted platform for short-term vacation rentals in Madeira. Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://welcomadeira.pt.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details to provide our services. You will be informed about the purpose of collecting this information at the time of submission.
2. Account Information
When you register for an account, we may ask for additional contact details such as your company name, address, and telephone number. This helps streamline your booking process and ensure effective customer service.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can review Gravatar’s Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
What Cookies Do We Use?
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
- Temporary Login Cookies: We use these to determine if your browser accepts cookies. These are discarded when you close your browser.
- Login Cookies: These save your login information for up to two days or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” Logout removes these cookies.
- Article Editing Cookies: These cookies store the post ID of articles you edit and expire after one day.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from external websites behaves the same as visiting those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction if you are logged into their services.
How We Use Your Information
- Service Operations: To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- Personalization: To tailor services and content based on your preferences.
- Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve features.
- Communication: To contact you with updates, offers, and support.
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent malicious activities.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for efficient moderation.
- For registered users, we store personal information provided during registration. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except usernames). Website administrators can also manage user data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
General Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of your personal data.
- Erasure of your personal data (subject to administrative, legal, or security exceptions).
For California Residents (CCPA):
You may:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the deletion of your data.
- Opt out of the sale of your personal data.
For European Union Residents (GDPR):
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request corrections or erasure of your data.
- Restrict or object to data processing.
- Request data portability.
Contact us to exercise these rights.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection services.
Log Files
We collect non-personally identifiable information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and timestamps, to analyze trends and administer our site.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Third-party services like Google may use cookies for analytics or targeted advertising. You can opt out via your browser settings.
Protecting Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately to remove it.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at Welcomadeira.pt.
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