Policies – Madeira Hiking
Welcome to Madeira Hiking. All tours and activities booked through this site are operated by Into The Wild Madeira, a licensed tour company on Madeira Island. These policies cover how we handle your personal data, and the terms for cancellations, changes, and refunds.
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and comply with all applicable laws in Portugal, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data We Collect
We may collect personal data including:
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Name, contact information, and preferences
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Booking information and payment details
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Device and browsing data (e.g., browser type, pages visited, access times)
Data is collected when you:
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Register on the website
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Request information
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Book a tour
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Subscribe to newsletters
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Interact with us in person or via email
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used for:
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Processing bookings, payments, and invoicing
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Communicating with you about tours, updates, and promotions
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Customising website content and improving user experience
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Conducting satisfaction surveys and analysing site behaviour
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers (e.g., Wix, Google Analytics, email platforms) to process data on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to comply with GDPR and maintain appropriate security measures.
User Rights
You have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal data
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Withdraw consent for data processing
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Object to data use for specific purposes
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Receive information about how your data is processed
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Contact us regarding any data-related questions
Contact: tours@intothewildmadeira.com
Cancellation, Changes & Refund Policy
Cancellations by the Company
We may cancel or modify tours due to circumstances beyond our control, including:
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Extreme or unsafe weather
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Safety or operational concerns
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Situations where terms and conditions are not met
If we cancel a tour, we will offer:
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An alternative date or activity (subject to availability), or
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A full refund of the amount paid if rescheduling is not possible
Cancellations by the Customer
All cancellations must be sent in via email to tours@intothewildmadeira.com
Half-day and One-day Tours:
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Full refund if cancelled at least 48 hours before start
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Cancellations less than 48 hours before may result in partial or full loss
Multi-day Tours:
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Full refund if cancelled at least 72 hours before start
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Cancellations less than 72 hours before may result in partial or full loss
Late Cancellations / No-shows:
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No refund will be issued
Group Bookings (10+ participants):
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20% deposit required at booking
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Full deposit refundable if cancelled >30 days before
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Deposit non-refundable if cancelled <30 days before
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Remaining balance due 1 week before the tour
RNATT: 849/2024
Insurance policy: 006687128