Privacy Policy & Cookies

1. Commitment to Privacy

O Azinhal is committed to protecting the privacy of its guests, visitors, and website users, ensuring that personal data is processed transparently, securely, and in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese law. This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in connection with the use of this website and the provision of accommodation services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is: O Azinhal — Rural Tourism Residence (Private Property). Contact: info@oazinhal.com

3. Personal Data Collected

In connection with the use of this website and accommodation services, the following personal data may be collected: first and last name, email address, phone number, home address, data required for bookings and invoicing, and information voluntarily provided through contact forms or direct communications. In certain circumstances, additional data required by legal obligations applicable to the tourism sector may be requested.

4. Purposes of Processing

Personal data collected is processed exclusively for the following purposes: handling information requests and enquiries; processing and managing reservations; compliance with legal and fiscal obligations; communications relating to the stay; and ensuring the security of the property and guests. Data will not be used for purposes incompatible with those described above.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based, as applicable, on: performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps; compliance with legal obligations; consent of the data subject; or the legitimate interests of O Azinhal, provided these do not override the rights of the data subject.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for the period required by applicable legal obligations.

7. Sharing Data with Third Parties

Personal data may be shared with third parties only when necessary for: compliance with legal obligations; provision of services directly related to the stay (e.g. service partners requested by the guest); or fulfilment of fiscal or administrative duties. In all cases, compliance with applicable data protection rules will be ensured.

8. Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, data subjects have the right to: access their personal data; request correction or updating of data; request erasure of data, within legal limits; object to processing or request its restriction; withdraw consent, where applicable; and request data portability. These rights may be exercised by contacting us at the email address indicated in this Policy.

9. Data Security

O Azinhal implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or improper disclosure.

10. Cookies

The website may use cookies that are strictly necessary for its operation or intended to improve the browsing experience.. Users may configure their browser to refuse or limit the use of cookies.

11. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

O Azinhal reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. Any changes will be duly published on this website.

12. Contact information

For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or to the processing of personal data, please contact: info@oazinhal.com