Effective Date: 01/08/2023
At CouchTourist.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit and interact with our website. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
- Information We Collect:
a. Personal Information: We may collect certain personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you submit through our website’s forms or communication channels.
b. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical data when you interact with our website. This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and improving our services.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, customize content, and collect information about your usage patterns on our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device and help us recognize you upon your return visits. You have the option to modify your browser settings to refuse all cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that some features of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
- How We Use Your Information:
a. Personal Information: We may use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, provide the services you request, and send you relevant updates about our products, promotions, and offers, provided you have given us consent to do so. We may also use this information to improve our website’s content and functionality.
b. Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information is used for analyzing website traffic, understanding user preferences, and improving our website’s performance and functionality.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure:
a. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the specific purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
b. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, government request, or legal process or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.
- Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take necessary steps to remove the data.
- Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised date will be mentioned at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your information.