Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 18, 2025 
Last Updated: July 21, 2025 

Welcome to mateusreal.com, the official website of Portuguese poet Mateus Corte-Real. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your personal information is collected, used, and stored. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of our website and complies with the following international privacy standards:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – California, USA
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) – USA
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
  • Privacy Act 1988 – Australia
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) – Brazil

Who We Are

This website is operated by Mateus Corte-Real, an independent author based in Portugal.

Website: https://mateusreal.com
 Email: privacy [at] mateusreal.com

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address (when voluntarily submitted via contact or newsletter forms)

     

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, referral sources, and search performance metrics. This may be collected via tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

     

  • Newsletter Data: If you subscribe, we collect your email address to send you updates, only with your consent.

     

We do not personally store or retain any personal data except what is necessary to respond to direct contact inquiries or to manage active newsletter subscriptions. All other data is processed through third-party tools in an anonymized or aggregated form.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13, and this site is not intended for children.

 

How We Use Your Information

We may use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or messages
  • Send newsletters (only with your consent)
  • Improve website performance, usability, and security
  • Analyze traffic, search performance, and visibility
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

     

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties under any circumstances.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

GDPR (EU):
  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority
CCPA/CPRA (California):
  • Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of sale or sharing of personal data
  • Protection against discrimination for exercising privacy rights
LGPD (Brazil):
  • Confirm processing of your data
  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent
  • File a complaint with Brazil’s national data authority
PIPEDA (Canada):
  • Access and correct personal data
  • Challenge our data handling practices
  • Withdraw consent with reasonable notice
Australia Privacy Act:
  • Access and correct personal data
    File a complaint about a privacy breach

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and Global Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Canada, or Australia, we process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for newsletters and cookies

  • Legitimate Interests – to maintain and improve the website and ensure its security

  • Legal Obligation – when required to comply with the law

Express or Implied Consent – under PIPEDA (Canada) and Australia’s Privacy Act, your continued use of this site implies consent unless withdrawn

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking tools to enhance your experience and improve site performance.

Tools Used:
  • Google Analytics – to understand visitor behavior and site usage
  • Google Search Console – to monitor search engine visibility, search terms, and technical site health
What These Tools Collect:

  • Non-personal diagnostic data

  • IP address, browser/device type, and referral source

  • No direct personal identifiers unless provided by you

Your Choices:
  • You may opt out of non-essential cookies, including analytics tools, via our cookie banner or your browser settings.
  • You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals:

We do not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals from web browsers because there is currently no universally accepted standard for how to interpret and respond to them.
Note: Google Search Console does not use cookies and does not collect personal data directly from users.

Exercising Your Rights

To make a privacy request, please email privacy[at]mateusreal.com with:

  • Your full name
  • Country or region of residence
  • Nature of your request (e.g., access, correction, deletion)

We may request identity verification before fulfilling your request. We aim to respond within the legally required timeframe.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Third-Party Services and Payment Processing

Our website may link to third-party platforms such as Amazon, Kobo, or Barnes & Noble for book purchases.

  • We do not process or store any payment information
  • We do not collect personal data on those platforms
  • All transactions are governed by the privacy policies of the respective external websites

We are not responsible for the content, functionality, or data handling practices of third-party websites.

Cross-Border Transfers

As this website is based in Portugal and has international visitors, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We take appropriate steps to protect your data in compliance with applicable regulations.

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately to request deletion.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling technologies that produce legal or significant effects.

Your Consent

By using this website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we may also provide notice via the homepage or email (if applicable).

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact:
Legal
 Email: privacy [at] mateusreal.com
 Website: https://mateusreal.com

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