Last updated: 6 July 2025
1. Who We Are
Hidden Portals is a travel-focused website based in the EU. We provide articles, tips, and guides about smart travel, transportation, and shopping, with special attention to less-known tips and niche tourist guides.
You can contact us at:
📧 admin@hiddenportals.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We only collect personal data when necessary and with your consent.
| Data Type | Collected When | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Name, email address | When you use our contact form | To reply to inquiries |
| IP address, browser info | When you visit the site | Analytics, spam protection, ad delivery |
| Cookies | When you browse | Site functionality, analytics, affiliate and ad tracking |
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and serve ads. These include:
- Functional cookies – For basic site operation
- Analytics cookies – Via Google Analytics, to track anonymized visitor behavior
- Affiliate cookies – To track purchases made through our referral links
- Advertising cookies – Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads based on your activity
➡️ You can disable cookies in your browser settings. You may also visit Google’s Ad Settings or yourAdChoices.com to control ad personalization.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to messages via the contact form
- Improve site performance through analytics
- Prevent spam, fraud, and misuse
- Deliver and personalize ads (via Google AdSense and other platforms)
- Track affiliate commissions
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share data on site usage with trusted third parties, including:
- Google AdSense – To serve contextual and personalized ads
- Google Analytics – For website usage analytics
- Affiliate networks – To track purchases for commission purposes
- Hosting, email, and security providers – To operate and protect the site
All partners are GDPR-compliant or operate in jurisdictions with adequate data protection.
6. How Long We Store Your Data
- Contact form messages: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: up to 26 months (anonymized)
- Cookies: up to 12 months (depending on type and your browser settings)
7. Your Rights (EU Residents)
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to certain data uses (e.g., marketing or profiling)
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: admin@hiddenportals.com
8. Data Security
We use SSL encryption and modern security tools to protect your data and ensure safe browsing.
9. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available here, with the latest revision date clearly posted.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
📧 admin@hiddenportals.com