Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Travelinium ("us", "we", or "our") operates the travelinium.com website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our blog focused on travel content.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and CalOPPA. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our Service. This includes:

Personal Information from Comments

When you leave a comment on our blog posts, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, such as your name, email address, website (if provided), and the comment content. We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection. This data is visible to other visitors unless moderated.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Service uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and administer the site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Service.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the site.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertisers.

2. Log Data

We collect log data when you access the Service, including:

  • Internet Protocol ("IP") address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Unique device identifiers

Log data is used for security, troubleshooting, and improving the Service. It is not linked to personal information unless required by law.

3. Third-Party Advertisers and Services

Our Service uses third-party advertisers and analytics providers, including:

  • Google AdSense: Displays targeted ads using cookies and web beacons. Google's advertising policies apply; we do not control their data practices. Learn more.
  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage with cookies. Data is anonymized where possible. Learn more.

These third parties may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. We do not have access to or control over their cookies or data collection practices.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve the Service
  • Respond to comments and inquiries
  • Prevent fraud and spam
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except:

  • With service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • For legal compliance or protection of rights
  • In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger)

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR, CCPA, CalOPPA)

We respect your rights under applicable privacy laws:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Restriction/Objection: Limit processing or object to certain uses.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format (GDPR).
  • CCPA/CalOPPA: California residents have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data).

To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30-45 days. For GDPR, our EU representative can be contacted via the same email.

"Do Not Track" signals are honored where applicable.

7. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure. We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law (e.g., comment data retained indefinitely unless deleted).

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Email: [email protected]

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