Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At TravelWanders, we collect information to provide better services to our users. We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Give Us

• Personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact information when you reach out to us
• Comments and feedback you provide on our content

1.2 Information We Get from Your Use of Our Services

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Log information (IP address, date and time of visits)
• Usage patterns and preferences

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you newsletters and travel-related content
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Generate personalized travel recommendations
• Conduct research and analytics to enhance our content
• Comply with legal obligations

2.1 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and service improvement
• Contract: To provide services you've requested
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

• The nature and sensitivity of the personal information
• The purposes for which we collected the information
• Legal requirements for retention
• Our legitimate business interests

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TravelWanders. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect about you
• The right to delete personal information we have collected from you
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

13. European Union Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

• Email: hello.travelwanders@outlook.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.