Last updated March 13, 2025
At eTravelogs, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU), as well as other global privacy regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or make a purchase, we may collect your name, email address, and other details.
- Usage Data: We collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website through cookies and analytics tools.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Some links on our site contain tracking codes that allow us to earn commissions if you make a purchase.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Provide and improve our content, services, and user experience.
- Send newsletters, promotions, and updates (if you opt-in).
- Analyze website traffic and performance.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or security threats.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For EU users, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
- Legitimate Interest: To analyze and improve our website experience.
- Contractual Obligation: When data is needed to fulfill a service you request.
- Legal Compliance: To meet legal requirements and respond to lawful requests.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve site functionality and user experience.
- Track affiliate links to measure commissions earned.
- Analyze website traffic and engagement.
Managing Cookies: You can modify your cookie settings through your browser or opt out where required by law (for EU users, a cookie consent banner may be provided).
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.
6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & Global Privacy Laws)
If you are located in the EU or other regions with data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your data and request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
- Restrict or object to data processing under certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@etravelogs.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request data deletion at any time.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at info@etravelogs.com.
Thank you for visiting eTravelogs!