Privacy Policy

Platform Overview

WebcamMadeira.com aggregates live views from selected locations across Madeira Island, Portugal.

Some sources operate 24/7 while others are intermittent. We automatically check livestream health and display status indicators (e.g., green = online, red = offline). Uptime is not guaranteed and availability may change without notice.

We support multiple language locales for international accessibility.

1. Introduction and Commitment

WebcamMadeira.com ("we", "our", or "us") protects your privacy and personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we:

• Collect your information
• Use your data
• Safeguard your information
• Share data (we don't sell it)

We comply with data protection regulations including:

• European Union GDPR
• Portuguese data protection laws
• International privacy standards

By using our services, you agree to this policy. We want you to feel confident that your privacy is protected.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only what's necessary. Here's what we gather:

Technical Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device info (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Access times and dates
• Pages viewed

We use this data for security, performance, and understanding how visitors use our service.

Session Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Provide secure access to video streams
• Prevent abuse
• Remember your language choice
• Ensure smooth navigation

These cookies expire after 7 days. They contain no personal information.

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous data about:

• Page views
• Popular webcam locations
• Time spent viewing streams
• Navigation patterns

This helps us improve our service. All analytics are anonymous.

What We DON'T Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Names
• Email addresses (unless you contact us)
• Phone numbers
• Postal addresses
• Payment info (our service is free)
• Social media profiles

3. Cookies and Third‑Party Technologies

We use essential cookies, and certain third‑party services may set their own cookies or use local storage.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential/Session: Secure access control, rate limiting, and language preference
• Analytics: Google Analytics and platform analytics collect aggregate usage and performance metrics
• Advertising: Google AdSense and third-party ad networks may deliver and measure ads, set cookies for personalized advertising, and collect usage data
• Embedded Media: Providers like YouTube may set their own cookies and collect usage data

Your Choices: you can block or delete cookies in your browser. Doing so may affect certain features (e.g., locale persistence and rate limiting). Where required by law, we will present consent options.

3a. Google AdSense and Analytics

We use Google services to improve our platform and generate revenue through advertising:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data.

Learn more about Google's Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to:

• Show ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Measure ad effectiveness and performance
• Provide personalized advertising based on your interests
• Prevent the same ads from being shown repeatedly

Your Advertising Choices: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Service Delivery: Provide access to aggregated webcams across Madeira
• Security: Protect against spam and abuse
• Performance: Ensure fast loading and quality streaming
• Improvement: Understand which features tourists value most
• Legal Compliance: Meet Portuguese and EU legal requirements

5. Data Retention Policy

We retain data only for the minimum period necessary for the purposes described above:

• Session Cookies: Automatically expire after 7 days of inactivity
• Server Access Logs: Retained for 30 days for security analysis and troubleshooting, then automatically purged
• Aggregated Analytics: May be retained indefinitely in anonymized, non-identifiable form to track long-term trends in tourism interest and platform usage
• Emergency Data: In rare cases involving public safety or legal requirements, certain logs may be retained for extended periods as legally mandated

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under EU GDPR and Portuguese law, you have these rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Fix inaccurate data
• Erasure: Delete your data
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Object: Object to data processing
• Portability: Transfer your data elsewhere
• Complain: File a complaint with CNPD or your local authority

Contact us at privacy@webcammadeira.com to exercise your rights. We respond within 30 days.

7. Third-Party Services

We aggregate webcam streams from external providers like municipalities, tourism boards, and businesses.

Important:

• We don't control third-party services
• They have their own privacy policies
• We don't share your data with them
• Review their policies if you have concerns

We serve as a neutral aggregator only.

8. Data Security Measures

We protect your data with:

• Encryption: TLS/SSL for all data transmission
• Firewalls: Secure hosting infrastructure
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access systems
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring
• Audits: Regular security assessments

Note: No internet service is 100% secure. We use industry-standard protection but cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Processing

Data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions by our hosting, CDN, analytics, advertising, and embedded media providers. We rely on their published safeguards and compliance frameworks. We do not make independent adequacy or SCC representations beyond provider terms.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in:

• Our practices
• Technology
• Legal requirements

When we make changes, we update the date at the top. Check back regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: privacy@webcammadeira.com

We respond within 30 days. If unsatisfied, you can complain to your local data protection authority.