Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2024
1. Introduction
UK Travel Explorer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://traveltrustinnovate.sbs/ and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us
- Comments or feedback you provide
- Newsletter subscription information
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
- IP address and location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Providing and improving our travel content and services
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending newsletters and travel updates (with your consent)
- Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or contact us
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and provide better travel content
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help operate our website
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics) for website improvement
- Legal authorities when required by law
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting and data storage
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
- Contact inquiries: 2 years after resolution
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
10. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Google Fonts (typography)
- Image hosting services
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://traveltrustinnovate.sbs/
14. Supervisory Authority
If you are an EU resident and have concerns about our data processing that we cannot resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.