🔒Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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.

Introduction

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

WebcamMadeira.com ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We handle your data by:

• Collecting necessary data
• Using it for service delivery
• Safeguarding your information
• Sharing only when necessary

We comply with:

• EU GDPR
• Portuguese data protection law
• International standards

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

Information We Collect

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

Technical Data

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Access times
• Pages visited

This data helps us maintain and improve the service

Cookies

Cookies help us:

• Ensure secure access
• Prevent abuse
• Remember language preferences
• Improve navigation

Cookies expire after a set period

Analytics Data

We use analytics to understand:

• Page views
• Popular locations
• Time spent
• Navigation patterns

This data is aggregated and anonymized

What We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Postal addresses
• Payment information
• Social media profiles

Cookie Policy

We respect your privacy choices. We use Google Funding Choices (a certified Consent Management Platform) to manage cookie consent in compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and regional privacy laws.

Cookie Categories

• Strictly Necessary Required for basic functionality
• Analytics Help us understand usage
• Advertising Used for personalized ads
• Functional Enhance user experience

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies by:

• Using the consent banner
• Selecting which categories to allow
• Using browser settings (US residents)

Regional Compliance

• EEA GDPR compliant
• CCPA California Consumer Privacy Act
• GPC Global Privacy Control

Cookie Duration

Cookies persist for varying durations based on type

Google Services

We use Google services for analytics and advertising

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site

Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads on this website. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

• Show relevant ads
• Measure ad performance
• Personalize ad content
• Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly

Opting Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

Learn more about Google partner sites and data usage.

Monetization and Advertising Transparency

WebcamMadeira.com is provided as a free service to both residents and visitors. To sustain the server costs, development time, and API expenses associated with running this platform, we rely on advertising revenue.

• Display Advertising: We use Google AdSense to serve relevant ads. This helps us keep the core webcam functionality completely free.
• No Paid Placements: We do not accept payment from municipalities or businesses to "feature" or "prioritize" their webcams over others.
• Editorial Independence: Our reviews of local areas, weather advice, and webcam selections are entirely independent and created by our local team (see About Us).

How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery To provide webcam services
• Security To protect our platform
• Performance To optimize performance
• Improvement To improve our services
• Legal Compliance To comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

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

• Session Data Stored temporarily during your visit
• Server Logs Retained for security purposes
• Analytics Aggregated and anonymized
• Emergency Data Retained as required by law

Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

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

• Right to Access Request a copy of your data
• Right to Correction Correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restriction Limit how we process your data
• Right to Object Object to processing
• Right to Portability Transfer your data
• Right to Complain Lodge a complaint with authorities

Contact us at privacy@webcammadeira.com We respond within 30 days

Third-Party Services

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

Important:

• We do not control third-party data practices
• Each provider has its own privacy policy
• We do not share your data with these providers
• Review their policies before using their services

We serve as a neutral aggregator only.

Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Encryption SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Firewalls Network firewalls to protect servers
• Access Controls Limited access to authorized personnel
• Monitoring Continuous security monitoring
• Audits Regular security audits

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

International Data Transfers

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.

Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in:

• Our data practices
• Technology we use
• Legal requirements

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

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.