Terms of Service

The Portuguese Traveler
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Welcome to ThePortugueseTraveler.com (the “Website”). This Website provides travel content, guides, and recommendations for travelers planning trips in Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and South America.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply when you use our Website and/or submit a request through our Free Quote / Trip Planning form. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not submit the form or use this service.

1) Partnership & Referral Relationship (Happy Gringo)

The Portuguese Traveler collaborates with Happy Gringo (OPERADORA HAPPY GRINGO S.A.S) (“Happy Gringo”), an independent travel agency, to help travelers request trip planning assistance, quotes, and bookings.

When you submit a quote request through our form, you acknowledge and agree that your information will be shared with Happy Gringo so they can respond to your inquiry and assist with trip planning and reservations.

2) What This Form Is (and What It Is Not)

By submitting the form on this Website, you understand that:

• The form is not an instant booking confirmation
• Submitting the form does not create a binding travel contract with The Portuguese Traveler
• Any trip planning, pricing, reservations, payments, cancellations, or travel services are handled directly by Happy Gringo

The Portuguese Traveler does not operate as a travel agency and does not provide travel booking services directly.

3) Information You Provide Through the Form

When you submit the form, you may provide details such as:

• Name and contact information (email/phone)
• Travel dates, trip duration, number of travelers
• Preferences and travel interests (destinations, activities, style)
• Additional notes (budget, pace, special requests)

You agree to provide accurate and truthful information and not submit misleading or fraudulent requests.

4) Data Sharing & Communication

By submitting the form, you consent to:

• Your form details are being sent to Happy Gringo so their team can contact you
• Being contacted by Happy Gringo by email or phone regarding your trip request

Happy Gringo may contact you to follow up, clarify details, provide a quote, or offer relevant travel recommendations based on your inquiry.

5) Data Storage by The Portuguese Traveler

The Portuguese Traveler does not use your form submission to sign you up for newsletters or marketing lists.

Our intention is only to:

• Forward your trip inquiry to Happy Gringo
• Maintain basic operational records (for example, to measure form performance and affiliate/referral tracking)

If you want your data removed from our records, you may contact us using the information in the “Contact” section below.

6) Happy Gringo’s Handling of Your Data

After your data is shared with Happy Gringo, their handling of your information is governed by their own systems, procedures, and privacy practices.

Happy Gringo is an independent company. The Portuguese Traveler does not control how Happy Gringo collects, stores, protects, or processes your personal data after it is received by them.

We strongly recommend reviewing Happy Gringo’s policies before proceeding with any booking.

7) Affiliate / Referral Support Disclosure

Submitting the quote request may support The Portuguese Traveler through a referral or partnership arrangement. This does not change the price you pay as a traveler, and it helps support the work behind our travel guides and content.

8) Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Website or the form to:

• Submit spam, abusive, or irrelevant requests
• Send harmful content or attempt to disrupt the Website
• Impersonate other individuals or provide false contact details

We reserve the right to block or restrict access in cases of misuse.

9) Disclaimers (Website Content)

All content on this Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.

Travel conditions can change quickly (weather, pricing, schedules, rules, health requirements, entry policies), and it is your responsibility to verify critical details before traveling.

10) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The Portuguese Traveler is not responsible for any loss, injury, delay, damage, or cost arising from reliance on content from this Website
• The Portuguese Traveler is not liable for services provided by Happy Gringo or any third party
• Any agreements, bookings, payments, refunds, or disputes related to travel services are strictly between you and Happy Gringo

11) Third-Party Websites & Services

This Website may include links to third-party websites or services (including Happy Gringo). These links are provided for convenience only.

We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices.

12) Intellectual Property

All original content on ThePortugueseTraveler.com (including text, images, branding, and design elements) is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute our content without written permission.

13) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect improvements, legal requirements, or operational changes. The most current version will always be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14) Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Portugal and applicable European Union regulations, including relevant GDPR rules where applicable.

Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be handled in the courts of Portugal, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws.

15) Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms or your form submission, you can contact us at:

The Portuguese Traveler
Email: [email protected]