Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 / Nov / 2025

Welcome to My Lisbon Bestie. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hosted on Squarespace.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

  • Any information submitted through forms (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, submissions, inquiries)

1.2 Automatically-Collected Information

Squarespace automatically collects certain data, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referring URLs

  • Time spent on the site

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

For more details on how Squarespace handles data, please refer to Squarespace’s own privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the website

  • Respond to inquiries or support requests

  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

  • Personalize your experience

  • Analyze site performance and usage

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Squarespace uses cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Enable essential site functionality

  • Help us understand user behavior

  • Improve the performance and design of the site

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Squarespace analytics, email providers)

  • Legal authorities, if required to comply with legal processes

  • Business partners, but only with your explicit consent

We do not share personal information for marketing without permission.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored through Squarespace’s secure servers.
Squarespace uses industry-standard measures to protect your information, but no electronic transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. International Data Transfers

Because Squarespace is a global service, your data may be transferred to servers outside your country of residence. By using the site, you consent to these transfers.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR or other regulations, such as:

  • Access to your personal information

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your data

  • Request to restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: yourlisbonbestie@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Always review the policies of third-party sites before providing information.

9. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • The purposes stated in this policy

  • Legal or accounting requirements

10. Children’s Privacy

The site is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to remove it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

My Lisbon Bestie
Email: yourlisbonbestie@gmail.com