Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last updated: 25/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Portuguese Traveler (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://www.theportuguesetraveler.com
(the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.theportuguesetraveler.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
[email protected]

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the information shown in the comments form.

We may also collect technical information such as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and security.

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you have an account. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly next to your comment.

Contact forms (including Happy Gringo quote requests)

If you submit a form on this Website (for example, a trip inquiry or quote request), we may collect the information you provide, such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Travel dates, trip preferences, and other relevant details

We only collect this information in order to respond to your request and provide the service you are asking for.

Sharing your information with Happy Gringo

If you submit a request using our Happy Gringo Free Quote form, you understand and agree that the information you provide will be shared with Happy Gringo (OPERADORA HAPPY GRINGO S.A.S) so they can contact you, provide a quote, and assist with planning and booking your trip.

Happy Gringo is an independent third party, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy practices and policies.

Who we share your data with

We may share data only when necessary to operate the Website and provide the services you request, including:

Spam detection tools (to protect the Website from unwanted submissions)
Email delivery systems used to forward form submissions
Travel partners (such as Happy Gringo) when you request a travel quote

We do not sell your personal information.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely to help manage discussions and prevent spam.

If you submit a contact form, we may retain the message for a reasonable period of time for support, operational purposes, and record-keeping. If you want your submission removed, you can contact us.

What rights you have over your data

Depending on your location (including the EU/EEA), you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of your information
Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
Request that we restrict or stop processing your data

To make a request, contact us at:
[email protected]

Please note that certain data may be retained if required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.