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Legal, Privacy & Help

Everything about how Shekinah works, protects your data and stands behind your rights.

Help & Contact

We reply within 24 to 48 hours

Questions about a journey plan, a partner booking or your data? Write to us and a real person will answer. For questions about a booking you made with an airline, hotel or other provider (confirmation, changes, cancellation), please contact that provider directly, since your contract and payment are with them. We are glad to point you in the right direction.

Send us a message

Official support email: hello@shekinah-travel.com

Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2026

1. Who we are and what we do

Shekinah ("we", "us") is a boutique travel brokerage operated from Portugal. We provide two distinct services:

Shekinah is a travel consultancy and does not act as a travel agency or tour operator. We do not sell packages, take payment on behalf of providers, or make reservations in our own name.

2. Prices and payment

Planning services are priced in euros (EUR) as shown on the site. Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative conversions. Payment details and accepted methods are confirmed before purchase.

3. Delivery and revisions

Ready-made itineraries are delivered immediately after purchase as a PDF. Bespoke plans are delivered within five business days of receiving your complete brief, and include the number of revision rounds stated in your plan.

4. Right of withdrawal (EU consumers)

EU consumers have 14 days to withdraw from a distance purchase without giving a reason. Please note two legal exceptions we apply, with your express consent at checkout:

To withdraw, contact us via the Help section within the deadline and we will refund using your original payment method within 14 days.

5. Our responsibility

We take real care in our research, but travel conditions change: schedules, prices, availability, visas and entry rules are controlled by providers and authorities. Bookings you make with providers are governed by their terms, and claims regarding transport, accommodation or activities must be addressed to the relevant provider. Nothing in these terms limits rights that consumer law grants you.

6. Intellectual property

Itineraries and site content are our intellectual property, licensed to you for personal use. Please do not resell or republish them.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by Portuguese law. Consumers retain the protection of mandatory rules of their country of residence. Disputes may be brought before Portuguese courts or resolved through the alternative resolution entities listed under Consumer Rights.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026 · GDPR (EU 2016/679)

Who is responsible

Data controller: Shekinah Corretora de Viagens, [LEGAL NAME / SOLE TRADER NAME], NIF [NIF], [REGISTERED ADDRESS], Lisbon, Portugal. Contact: [PRIVACY EMAIL].

What we collect and why

We do not sell your data and do not use it for automated decision-making. We share data only with service providers needed to operate (hosting, email delivery), bound by data processing agreements, and where the law requires.

Retention

Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe. Client and invoicing data: as required by Portuguese tax law (generally 10 years). Support messages: up to 2 years.

Your rights

You may request access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, or object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time, by contacting [PRIVACY EMAIL]. You may also lodge a complaint with the Portuguese supervisory authority, CNPD (cnpd.pt), or your local authority.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This site does not use advertising or analytics cookies. We store three essential preferences on your device (localStorage): your language and region, your display currency, and your acknowledgement of this notice. These are strictly functional, never leave your device, and can be cleared in your browser settings at any time.

Third-party content

To function, the site loads content from trusted third parties, which may log your IP address under their own policies: Google Fonts (typography), Unsplash and Pexels (imagery and background video), and frankfurter.app / European Central Bank data (exchange rates). Links to partner platforms are marked as affiliate links; those platforms apply their own cookie policies once you visit them.

If we ever introduce analytics or marketing cookies, we will ask for your consent first and update this policy.

Consumer Rights & Dispute Resolution

Portugal / European Union

We honour EU and Portuguese consumer protection law, including the 14-day right of withdrawal for distance purchases (with the digital content and personalised services exceptions described in our Terms), the legal guarantee of conformity for services, and transparent pre-contractual information.

Complaints book

In accordance with Portuguese law, an electronic complaints book is available: livroreclamacoes.pt.

Alternative dispute resolution (RAL)

In the event of a dispute, consumers may use certified alternative dispute resolution entities, such as CNIACC, Centro Nacional de Informação e Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo (cniacc.pt), or the arbitration centre of your district. More information at the consumer portal consumidor.gov.pt.

Company Details

Legal identification
This information will be completed upon registration of the activity with the Portuguese Tax Authority. Shekinah does not operate as a travel agency under the RNAVT regime; it does not sell travel packages nor intermediate payments for third-party services.