Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller Identification

This website is owned by AZOREN HUB, UNIPESSOAL LDA, NIF/NIPC 518897826, headquartered at Rua Ribeira da Pedra, s/n, 9850-232 Ribeira Seca, São Jorge Island, Azores, Portugal, hereinafter referred to as "Azoren Hub", acting as the Data Controller.

You may contact us through the following means:

• Email: luis.fontes8@gmail.com
• Phone: +351 925 681 425
• Postal address: Rua Ribeira da Pedra, s/n, 9850-232 Ribeira Seca, São Jorge Island, Azores, Portugal

2. Scope and Purpose

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through this website, as well as other communication channels that refer to this policy.

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Managing contact requests, inquiries, or booking requests;
• Complying with legal and tax obligations;
• Improving the browsing experience and website performance.

3. Personal Data Collected

The following personal data may be collected:

• Identification: name;
• Contact: email address, message submitted through the contact form;
• Technical browsing data: IP address, cookies, visit history;
• Other data voluntarily provided through forms or communications.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is carried out based on:

• Pre-contractual measures (e.g. booking and information requests);
• Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. accounting, regulatory reporting);
• Legitimate interest of Azoren Hub (e.g. website security, service improvement);
• Explicit consent of the data subject (e.g. informational communications, where applicable).

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the period strictly necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and/or for the legally required period. After that period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data Sharing and Transfer

Data may be shared with partner entities or subcontractors providing services to Azoren Hub, such as:

• Web hosting, IT maintenance, or digital marketing service providers;
• Booking platforms (e.g. Booking.com, Airbnb), if the booking is made through those platforms;
• Tax or audit entities;
• Public authorities, whenever required by law.

In all cases, appropriate contractual and technical measures will be adopted to ensure data confidentiality and security.

7. International Transfers

Azoren Hub does not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area. Should this occur, it will be ensured that the recipient country offers a level of protection equivalent to that required by the GDPR.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

Under applicable legislation, data subjects have the right to:

• Access, rectify, or erase their personal data;
• Restrict or object to processing;
• Withdraw previously given consent;
• Request data portability;
• Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).

Requests may be submitted in writing to luis.fontes8@gmail.com.

9. Information Security

Azoren Hub adopts appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised access, or any form of unlawful processing, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of information.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies that are strictly necessary for its technical operation. Additionally, the map embedded on the location page is provided by Google Maps, which may set its own cookies in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

No personal data is collected for marketing, analytics, or advertising purposes by this website.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Azoren Hub reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this website with the date of the update indicated.

12. Contact

For any questions related to personal data protection, please contact:

• Email: luis.fontes8@gmail.com
• Phone: +351 925 681 425
• Address: Rua Ribeira da Pedra, s/n, 9850-232 Ribeira Seca, São Jorge Island, Azores, Portugal