Legal Notice & Imprint

1. Business Information (Imprint)

Company Name

Petra's Madeira Hideaway

Business Address

• Location: Santo Antonio da Serra, Madeira, Portugal
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Madeira (Autonomous Region)

Contact Information

• Email: info@gomadeira.co
• Booking Inquiries: info@gomadeira.co
• Website: https://gomadeira.co

Business Type

Vacation rental property operating in Madeira, Portugal.

Business Registration Status

Petra's Madeira Hideaway operates as a private vacation rental business in Portugal. The property is registered for tax and tourism purposes with Portuguese authorities.

• Autonomous Region: Madeira (Região Autónoma da Madeira)
• Business Classification: Vacation rental accommodation provider
• Regulatory Oversight: Madeira tourism and local authorities

Responsible for Content

The owner and operator of Petra's Madeira Hideaway is responsible for all website content and booking operations.

2. Website Information

Hosting Provider

• Provider: Verpex Hosting
• Website: https://www.verpex.com
• Data Center: Frankfurt, Germany (EU)

Email Service

• Provider: Verpex Mail Server
• Purpose: Send booking confirmations and customer communications

Website Domain

• Domain Name: gomadeira.co
• Domain Registrar: Domain name registrar (industry standard)
• SSL Certificate: HTTPS encryption enabled for all pages

3. Applicable Legal Documents

This website is governed by the following legal documents, which you should review carefully:

Primary Legal Documents

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal data (GDPR compliant)
• Cookie Policy - Information about cookies and tracking technologies
• Terms of Service - Booking terms, cancellation policy, liability, and house rules
• Legal Notice - Company information and website details (this page)

Your Responsibilities

By using this website and making a booking, you agree to all terms and conditions outlined in these legal documents. Carefully review:

• Cancellation policy and payment terms in Terms of Service
• Your data protection rights in Privacy Policy
• House rules and guest conduct requirements in Terms of Service

4. Booking Terms (Summary)

For complete booking terms, see Terms of Service.

Booking Basics

• All bookings are subject to availability confirmation
• Minimum stay: 3 nights
• Check-in: After 3:00 PM
• Check-out: Before 11:00 AM

Pricing & Payment

• 50% deposit required upon booking confirmation
• Balance due 14 days before arrival
• All prices in Euros (€)
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal, Credit/Debit cards

Cancellation Policy (Varies by Season)

Cancellation policy depends on booking dates and seasonal rates (high vs low season). Please see Terms of Service Section 5 for detailed cancellation terms.

5. Data Protection & GDPR Compliance

Petra's Madeira Hideaway is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Portuguese data protection law.

Data Protection Authority

Our operations are subject to oversight by:

• CNPD (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados) - Portuguese Data Protection Authority
• Website: https://www.cnpd.pt

Your Data Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights including access, correction, erasure, and data portability. See Privacy Policy Section 9 for complete details and contact procedures.

6. Intellectual Property

Content Ownership

All content on this website, including text, images, photographs, videos, design, layout, and code, is the property of Petra's Madeira Hideaway and is protected by copyright and international intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

You may view and read the website content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may NOT:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy website content
• Distribute or publish our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify or adapt our design
• Frame our website within another site

Photo & Image Rights

All photographs of the property and Madeira landscapes are owned by Petra's Madeira Hideaway. Commercial licensing inquiries should be sent to info@gomadeira.co.

7. Liability Disclaimer

Website Content

While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee that all website content is completely accurate or current. Use of this website is at your own risk.

Guest Safety & Liability

Petra's Madeira Hideaway is not liable for injuries, losses, or damages occurring during your stay. See Terms of Service Section 7 for complete liability information.

Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for third-party services, external websites, or services offered by other businesses in Madeira.

8. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

Governing Law

All matters related to this website, bookings, and disputes are governed by Portuguese law, specifically as applicable in Madeira.

Jurisdiction

Any legal proceedings shall take place in the courts of Madeira, Portugal.

Dispute Process

In case of disputes, please contact us first at info@gomadeira.co. We will attempt resolution within 30 days before escalating to legal action.

9. Legal Compliance Framework

This website and our booking operations comply with the following Portuguese and EU legal frameworks:

• EU GDPR: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation
• Portuguese LPDP: Lei da Proteção de Dados Pessoais (Portuguese data protection law)
• Portuguese Tax Law: Lei Geral Tributária (tax reporting and record retention)
• ePrivacy Directive: Directive 2002/58/EC on electronic privacy
• EU E-Commerce Directive: Directive 2000/31/EC (online services)
• Consumer Rights: Portuguese consumer protection laws

10. Changes to Legal Notices

We may update this Legal Notice and other legal documents at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website indicates acceptance of changes.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

11. Contact for Legal Matters

For legal inquiries, contract matters, or to report violations, please contact us:

• Email: info@gomadeira.co
• Subject Line: "Legal Matter" or "GDPR Request"
• Address: Santo Antonio da Serra, Madeira, Portugal
• Response Time: Within 7 business days