Azulmaris
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11 August 2025
Operator: Adriana Alexandra de Sousa Gonçalves – Azulmaris
Address: Avenida dos Banhos, 125, 4485-691 Vila Chã – Vila do Conde, Portugal
Email: info@azulmaris.com
Website: azulmaris.com
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data from guests, website visitors, and booking inquiries, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and Portuguese data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Identification details: full name, date of birth, nationality, ID/passport number.
- Contact details: email address, phone number, postal address.
- Booking details: check-in/check-out dates, number of guests, special requests.
- Payment information: billing address, payment method, transaction details (credit card details handled securely by Smoobu, Stripe, PayPal – not stored by us).
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via Google Analytics and Hotjar).
- Legal compliance data: information required for registration with the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF).
3. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data when you:
- Make a booking via our own website (Smoobu), Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo, by email, or by phone.
- Fill in our website contact form (data handled via Smoobu).
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Interact with our marketing emails (via Smoobu PMS email tool and Mailchimp).
- Browse our website (through cookies and analytics tools).
4. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Booking management – to confirm and manage your reservation.
- Payment processing – via Stripe, PayPal, or Santander.
- Legal compliance – registering guest information with SEF, issuing invoices via Finanças Portal.
- Guest communication – to send confirmations, updates, and respond to inquiries.
- Marketing – sending offers and news via PMS email feature and Mailchimp (only with consent).
- Website improvement – using Google Analytics and Hotjar to understand and enhance user experience.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following grounds:
- Contract performance – to deliver the accommodation service you book.
- Legal obligation – to comply with hospitality and tax regulations in Portugal.
- Legitimate interest – to manage operations, improve services, and prevent fraud.
- Consent – for marketing and non-essential cookies.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Smoobu – booking management system.
- Payment processors – Stripe, PayPal, Santander.
- Portuguese authorities – SEF, tax authorities (via Finanças Portal).
- Marketing services – Mailchimp.
- Website analytics providers – Google Analytics, Hotjar.
We do not sell or rent personal data.
7. Data Retention
- Booking and invoicing records: 10 years (tax law).
- SEF records: 1 year.
- Marketing contacts: until you withdraw consent.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies for functionality and analytics.
We use Google Analytics and Hotjar to understand visitor behaviour.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Your Rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent for marketing or non-essential cookies.
- File a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) – https://www.cnpd.pt.
Requests can be sent to info@azulmaris.com.
10. Security Measures
We store booking data in Smoobu, secured by password protection and encrypted connections.
Only the operator has access to guest data. Payment details are processed securely by Stripe, PayPal, and Santander – not stored by us.
11. International Data Transfers
Some providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Google, Hotjar) may store data outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational or legal changes. The updated version will be published on our website.
13. Contact
For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: info@azulmaris.com
Address: Avenida dos Banhos, 125, 4485-691 Vila Chã – Vila do Conde, Portugal
Testimonials
What Guests Say
We stayed at Azulmaris in October 2025 – simply perfect! From the moment you arrive, you can feel the love and attention to detail. Adriana and Michael are incredibly warm, helpful, and always available – you immediately feel welcome and well cared for. The apartment is high-quality, tastefully decorated, and furnished with great care. Everything feels well thought out and beautifully maintained. The kitchen is fully equipped, the beds are super comfortable, and the bathroom is modern and spotless – you can tell that every detail has been considered. The location right by the sea is dreamy, with a terrace and views of the waves. Vila Chã is quiet, authentic, and only about 30 minutes from Porto – perfect for both relaxation and exploration. I can wholeheartedly recommend Azulmaris – it was one of the most wonderful stays we’ve ever had. Thank you, Adriana and Michael, for your warmth, helpfulness, and this little piece of paradise on the Atlantic! 🌊💙
Beautiful apartment with a large terrace and sea view, exactly as pictured! Very practical furnishings, very comfortable beds, and a lovingly decorated atmosphere. The area is close to nature and authentically Portuguese, the beaches are gorgeous. Excellent communication with the friendly hosts, who kept providing us with helpful tips – thank you for that as well! We definitely want to come back, an absolute recommendation from us!!
Unlike many holiday apartments that are usually just ‘functional,’ this one is a dream! The apartment is completely new, high-quality, and extremely comfortable. Adriana has thought of everything when it comes to the furnishings, decorating the place with great care and taste. The absolute highlight is the terrace/balcony with its breathtaking view of the sea. The little village of Vila Chã is still authentic and not overrun by tourists. There are good restaurants nearby (we always ate excellent fish at Salitre), and the bakery is just around the corner (so fresh bread rolls for breakfast are always guaranteed). The Camino de Santiago passes right along the coast here, and you can walk for kilometers on a wooden boardwalk while enjoying the beautiful scenery! Adriana and her family gave us a very personal welcome, were always available, and took great care of us (they even sent us a WhatsApp warning once about high waves!).
We had a wonderful stay! The hostess is incredibly warm, attentive, and always helpful – you feel welcome from the very first moment. The apartment is beautiful and tastefully furnished. Everything is perfectly thought out, functional, and of high quality. We lacked absolutely nothing, and the cleanliness was outstanding. The location right by the sea in a charming little fishing village is simply idyllic. The Portuguese Camino passes directly in front of the apartment, leading to special encounters and a unique atmosphere in the village. Small cafés and a very good restaurant are just a few steps away. We also really enjoyed the proximity to Porto, as the city is exciting, vibrant, and absolutely impressive. A wholehearted recommendation for anyone who loves peace, nature, and the sea.
The apartment we stayed in was decorated with great care and taste. There is a feeling of well-being and "Just like home" perfect. Not to mention the view of the beach from the balcony which is superb at all times of the day.