Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected on the website Thefoodist – Culinary Adventures.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Tiago Silveira Machado, based in Cascais, Portugal.
Contact: tiagovsm@gmail.com

2. Personal Data Collected

The following personal data may be collected:

• Name
• Email address
• Information provided through contact or subscription forms
• Data required for bookings or enquiries
• Browsing data collected via cookies

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed in order to:

• Respond to enquiries and contact requests
• Manage bookings and gastronomic experiences
• Send newsletters and relevant communications (when consent is given)
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis

Data processing is based on the user’s consent, the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps, and compliance with applicable legal obligations.

5. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties, except when necessary for service provision (such as booking platforms) or when legally required.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. User Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation, users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests should be sent to the contact email above.

8. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access or disclosure.

9. Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users are encouraged to review it periodically.