Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device information

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Website improvement: To analyze how visitors use our site and improve functionality
• Content personalization: To provide relevant content based on your interests
• Analytics: To understand traffic patterns and user behavior
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., cookie banner, contact form)
• Legitimate interests: For website analytics and improvement
• Legal obligation: When required by law

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and email service providers who help us operate our website
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services:

• Google Fonts: For typography
• Unsplash: For images
• External resources: Links to official tourism websites and other relevant resources

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: 2 years from date of inquiry
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookie data: As specified in Cookie Policy below

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (doesn't affect prior processing)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: marcus@saudiwanderer.com

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or, where appropriate, contacting you directly.

The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

14. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - ico.org.uk
EU: Your local Data Protection Authority
Other regions: Your relevant privacy regulatory authority

15. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.