At Explore Hotel World (https://explorehotelworld.com/), your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information when you visit or use our website, depending on your interaction with the site. The types of information we collect include:
a. Personal Information
Personal information may be collected when you voluntarily provide it to us. This can include your:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact information (e.g., phone number)
- Location (when you allow it)
b. Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is collected automatically through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information (such as mobile or desktop)
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on our website
- Referring site URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: The personal information you provide allows us to send you newsletters, respond to inquiries, and offer personalized content based on your preferences.
- Improve Website Experience: Non-personal data helps us improve our website by analyzing user behavior and ensuring a smooth browsing experience.
- Marketing and Advertising: With your consent, we may use your data to send promotional materials about travel tips, insider insights, and captivating stories that can enhance your travel experience.
- Compliance with Laws: Your data may be used to comply with legal obligations, including any government or law enforcement requirements.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and gather information about how our site is being used. Cookies allow us to:
- Save your preferences for future visits
- Track user interaction to offer personalized experiences
- Serve relevant advertisements
a. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function correctly and provide core services such as user logins.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These track how users interact with the website, allowing us to analyze site performance and optimize accordingly.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to your interests, including ads served by Google AdSense.
b. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being placed. However, disabling cookies may impact your user experience on our site.
4. Third-Party Services and Google AdSense
We may use third-party services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our website. These services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your online activity, including your visit to our site and other websites.
a. Google AdSense
Explore Hotel World participates in the Google AdSense program to serve ads tailored to your interests. Google AdSense uses cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history.
For more information on how Google uses cookies, visit Google’s Advertising Privacy & Terms page.
b. Other Third-Party Services
In addition to Google AdSense, we may use other third-party analytics and advertising services to monitor the effectiveness of our website and advertising campaigns. These third parties may collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in running our website and delivering services (e.g., email providers or data analytics companies).
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may share your data with government authorities, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
As a user of Explore Hotel World, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-out: You have the option to opt out of receiving marketing emails and advertisements.
To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at Helpcentre@explorehotelworld.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Explore Hotel World is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at Helpcentre@explorehotelworld.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside of the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the U.S. or other countries where our servers or service providers are located.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries outside your home country, which may have different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, the updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: Helpcentre@explorehotelworld.com
