This Privacy Policy explains how DouroWineGuide.com (“we,” “our,” or “this site”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information from visitors and users.
We take privacy seriously. This policy applies to users from the United States, the European Union, and other jurisdictions where privacy laws may apply.
Who We Are
DouroWineGuide.com is an independent informational website focused on Douro Valley wine tours and travel guidance.
We do not sell physical products. We do not operate tours. We do not require user accounts to access our content.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
- Communicate with us directly
This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We collect only what is necessary to respond.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-identifying information when you visit:
- IP address (anonymized where required)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent
- Approximate geographic location (country or region level)
This data is used for analytics, security, and site performance optimization.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
DouroWineGuide.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
- Understand how visitors interact with the site
- Measure traffic and performance
- Support advertising or affiliate tracking
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. In the European Union, consent mechanisms may be displayed where required by law.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to understand site usage.
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control how third parties process your data.
Where applicable, IP anonymization and data minimization settings are used.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
This site may contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a booking or purchase, we may receive a commission.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to attribute referrals. We do not receive personal identifying information from these partners.
DouroWineGuide.com does not sell or rent personal data.
Legal Bases for Processing (EU Users)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
- Legitimate interests (such as site security and analytics)
- Legal obligations
Your Rights Under GDPR (EU)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the information below.
Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
DouroWineGuide.com does not sell personal data.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Non-personal analytics data may be retained for longer periods in aggregated form.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Information
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us for removal.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect data during international transfers.
Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.