Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/06/2025

ExploreTravel (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and share personal data when you use our website exploretravel.info (the “Site”). It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how you can exercise them.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data under this Privacy Policy is:

ExploreTravel
Email: info.exploretravel.info
Website: https://exploretravel.info

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided through contact forms or subscriptions).
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and website activity via cookies and similar technologies.
• Marketing Preferences: Information related to newsletter sign-ups or marketing communications.
• Transactional Data (if applicable): Payment or booking information in connection with services you purchase through our website.

How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data in the following ways:

• Directly from you: When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us.
• Automatically: Via cookies and tracking technologies when you browse our site.
• From third-party services: Analytics and payment processors, if applicable.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you opt-in for marketing emails or accept cookies.
• Contractual necessity: To fulfill services requested by you.
• Legitimate interests: For website operation, analytics, and service improvement, provided these do not override your rights.
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send marketing or promotional materials (with your consent).
• To analyze and improve the functionality and user experience of our site.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help operate our website and services (e.g., hosting, email platforms, analytics).
• Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition of assets.

All third parties are required to process your data in compliance with GDPR and only as instructed by us.

International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
• Other appropriate legal mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact and inquiry data: Up to 2 years.
• Newsletter and marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
• Analytics data: Typically anonymized and retained up to 26 months.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: At any time, where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info.exploretravel.info. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and marketing. For details on our use of cookies and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy (or provide one if not yet published).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission.
• Secure servers and firewall protections.
• Access controls and data minimization principles.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. You are advised to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

ExploreTravel
Email: info.exploretravel.info
Website: https://exploretravel.info

Last updated: 05/06/2025