privacy policy

Effective Date: 15/09/2025

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Travel Guide (https://travelguide180.com/). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms described here. This policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, and customers worldwide.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, and contact details
  • Payment information (if you make bookings or purchases through our partners)
  • Any information you choose to share with us (such as when contacting us)

Information We Collect Automatically

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Location data (when enabled)
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our travel guides and services
  • Personalize your experience on our site
  • Process payments securely through third-party providers
  • Communicate with you (newsletters, updates, customer support)
  • Show relevant content and advertising
  • Comply with legal requirements and protect against fraud

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

  • Necessary cookies – essential for website functionality
  • Performance cookies – to analyze site usage and improve content
  • Functionality cookies – to remember preferences
  • Advertising cookies – to deliver personalized ads

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are turned off.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with trusted partners, including:

  • Booking platforms (for reservations or travel services)
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (to deliver relevant promotions)

We only share the minimum data necessary and require our partners to protect your information.

6. User Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access and request a copy of your data
  • Correct or update your information
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Receive your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@travelguide180.com.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Newsletter subscriptions – until you unsubscribe
  • Booking or payment records – as required by law (typically 7 years)
  • Analytics data – generally kept for up to 26 months

8. Security Measures

We take the security of your data seriously and use industry-standard safeguards, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure payment processing
  • Restricted access to personal data

However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country (for example, to servers in the U.S. or Europe), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved under GDPR.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 info@travelguide180.com