Last updated: November 2025
At idcportugal.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with international data-protection standards and Google’s transparency requirements.
1. Interpretation and Scope
“We”, “Us” or “Our” refers to Vortexlab Digital Marketing, publisher of idcportugal.com, headquartered in:
Dubai Silicon Oasis – DDP Building A1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
“You” refers to any visitor, reader, or user who accesses or interacts with our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit idcportugal.com or engage with our services.
2. Data We Collect
a. Personal Data
We may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)
- Professional details (for partnership or media inquiries)
We do not require account creation, login, or payment information to access our content.
b. Usage Data
When you browse our site, we automatically collect non-identifiable technical data, such as:
- IP address and browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, duration, and navigation paths
This helps us understand traffic behaviour and improve user experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential and analytical cookies to:
- Ensure core website functionality
- Measure traffic, performance, and user interactions
- Store basic preferences (e.g., language or region)
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect certain display or navigation features.
We do not use cookies for personalized advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking.
4. How We Use Information
Your data is used exclusively to:
- Respond to inquiries or messages you submit
- Maintain website security and functionality
- Monitor performance and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations when required
We never sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
idcportugal.com relies on trusted third-party service providers for hosting and analytics:
- Hosting: OVH SAS (France)
- Analytics: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
These providers follow GDPR-compliant or internationally recognized privacy frameworks and process data solely on our behalf.
External links appearing in articles (e.g., government portals, tourism boards, research institutions) are provided for reference only. We do not control their content or privacy policies.
6. Editorial Transparency
All content on idcportugal.com is:
- Researched, written, and reviewed by human editors
- Based on verified and credible public sources
- Independent from commercial or sponsor influence
We may use digital tools or AI assistance for research or drafting, but no article is ever published without full human review.
7. Data Retention and Security
We retain contact and usage data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Data is stored securely on OVH servers with encryption and access-control safeguards.
No online system is 100% secure, but we implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and not for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to request deletion.
9. User Rights
Under GDPR and applicable international regulations, you may:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
To exercise these rights, email us at:
📩 [email protected]
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- New legal requirements
- Changes in our data-protection practices
- Improvements to user transparency
The most recent version will always be available at:
https://www.idcportugal.com/privacy-policy/
Your continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
📩 [email protected]
Commitment to Google Compliance
idcportugal.com is an independent editorial platform committed to:
- Transparency regarding authorship and updates
- Accuracy and factual verification
- Human oversight at every stage of content creation
- Respect for user privacy and responsible data management
We follow Google’s content, publisher and Discover-quality guidelines to ensure trustworthy, reader-first journalism.