Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5th May 2025

At The Lopes Journey, accessible from https://thelopesjourney.com, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by The Lopes Journey and how we use it.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our website:

a. Personal Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us through forms, or leave a comment, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide

b. Usage Data:We collect non-personal data automatically when you visit our website. This includes:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website (if applicable)
• Date and time of visit
• Other diagnostic data

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

• To improve the content and functionality of our website
• To personalize your experience
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters or responding to your inquiries
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To understand user trends and enhance our marketing efforts

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information.

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our website, such as analytics tools or email marketing services. These third-party service providers may have access to your personal information to perform tasks on our behalf but are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Some third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, including tracking user trends.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at thelopesjourney@gmail.com

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with the updated "Effective Date."

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: thelopesjourney@gmail.com
• Website: https://thelopesjourney.com