Legal Notice

This website is owned and managed by Ilaria Bonfante, a certified tour guide and independent professional working in tourism, travel consulting and travel journalism.

Based in Porto and the Azores, I develop and share travel experiences focused on nature, culture and sustainability. All content published on this website is provided for informational purposes only.

For any questions, you may contact me at:
📧 info@ilatraveltips.com

Professional Activity

I am a certified tour guide, operating in accordance with Portuguese tourism regulations.
The tours and experiences presented on this website are examples of possible itineraries and travel concepts.

No tours are sold directly through this website.
All requests for additional information, availability, conditions and pricing are handled personally via WhatsApp or direct contact.

Depending on the experience, services may be delivered directly by me or in collaboration with licensed local operators and partners who share the same values of responsible and sustainable tourism.

Responsible & Sustainable Tourism

My work is guided by principles of sustainable and responsible tourism, promoting:

• Respect for local communities and cultures

• Low-impact, nature-based experiences

• Slow travel and meaningful encounters

• Environmental awareness and conservation

I encourage travelers to engage consciously with destinations, nature, and people, contributing positively to the places they visit.

Limitation of Liability

While every effort is made to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, content may be subject to change.

I cannot be held responsible for:

• Weather conditions or natural events

• Changes made by third-party service providers

• Decisions made by travelers based on the information provided

Specific terms and conditions related to tours and experiences will be communicated individually during the booking process.

Privacy Policy

This website respects your privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal data collected

Through the contact form, I may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Message content

Purpose of data collection

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide information about tours or services

Your data will never be shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data retention

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary to respond to your request.

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@ilatraveltips.com

WhatsApp Communication

If you choose to contact me via WhatsApp, please note that your data will be processed by a third-party platform (WhatsApp / Meta), in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Copyright & Content Ownership

All texts, photographs, and original content published on this website are the intellectual property of Ilaria Bonfante, unless otherwise stated.

Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
When third-party content is used, proper credit is always given.

Cookies

This website does not use tracking or marketing cookies.
If any essential cookies are used in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.