Privacy Policy for [wanderlustsea.com]
Last Updated: 12/12/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to [Your Tourism Website Name] ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [wanderlustsea.com] and use our services to explore, book, or plan travel and tourism-related activities.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.
A. Personal Information You Provide:
· Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
· Booking & Transaction Data: Travel dates, destination details, booking preferences, payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment processors), passport details if required for bookings.
· Profile Data: Username, password, travel interests, preferences, reviews, and feedback.
· Communication Data: Contents of messages sent through contact forms, chat services, or email.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
· Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data.
· Location Data: General location (country/city) derived from IP address, or specific location if you permit it for location-based services.
· Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and administer the website. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
· To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
· To process your bookings, transactions, and send confirmations.
· To communicate with you, including customer support, service updates, and promotional offers (with your consent where required by law).
· To personalize your experience and provide content or offers relevant to your travel interests.
· To analyze website usage and improve our services, content, and marketing.
· To ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA/UK Users)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our legal basis for processing your personal information is typically:
· Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails).
· The performance of a contract with you (e.g., to fulfill your booking).
· Our legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, security), provided they are not overridden by your rights.
· Compliance with legal obligations.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following situations:
· With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, processing payments, delivering emails, providing analytics, or fulfilling travel services (e.g., hotels, tour operators, airlines). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
· For Legal Reasons: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
· Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of company assets.
· With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your permission.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data remains protected as described in this policy.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information 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 (e.g., for tax, legal, or accounting purposes).
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, which may include:
· Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
· Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
· Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data.
· Restriction/Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing.
· Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
· Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
· Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in every email.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., tourist attractions, partner hotels). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of our website may not function properly without cookies.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy frequently to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
wanderlustsea
Email: contact@wanderlustsea.com
