1. Introduction

At InTravel, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (https://intravel.net) or use our services to explore and review attractions and restaurants. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Definitions

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes information like your name, email, location, or any other data that can identify you.
  • Data Controller: InTravel, which determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
  • Data Processor: Third parties that process personal data on behalf of the Data Controller (e.g., analytics providers, payment gateways).
  • User-generated content: Reviews, photos, comments, and other content submitted by you on our platform.
  • Cookies: Small text files that are placed on your device to collect information about your visit to the website.

3. Information we collect

3.1 Personal Data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Create an account or register on our site.
  • Submit reviews, photos, and other user-generated content.
  • Subscribe to newsletters or promotional content.
  • Make reservations or bookings through our website.

Personal data we collect includes:

  • Name, email, username, password, and account details.
  • Geolocation data.

3.2 Non-Personal Data

This includes information that does not identify you directly, such as:

  • Device information, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Data on how you use the site, such as pages visited, time spent, and clicks.

3.3 Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

  • Personalize content.
  • Understand website usage and improve user experience.
  • Enable targeted advertisements based on browsing behavior.

4. User-generated content

When you submit new places (attractions, restaurants, entertainments), or post reviews, photos, comments, or other content on InTravel, this becomes user-generated content. By submitting content, you grant us permission to use, modify, remove, distribute, and display it on the platform. Please note that once shared publicly, this content can be viewed by others and may be retained indefinitely, even if you close your account.

5. How we use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Service delivery: To provide the core functions of our website, including enabling users to explore attractions, review restaurants, and make bookings.
  • Personalization: To deliver personalized recommendations and user experiences based on your preferences and location data.
  • Marketing: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional offers or updates about new services and features.
  • Analytics and improvement: To analyze site performance and enhance functionality.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with third parties under these circumstances:

  • Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist with site operations, including hosting, analytics, and payment processing.
  • Business partners: Booking services you interact with through our platform.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of InTravel, our users, or others.

7. Data retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. User-generated content such as reviews, photos may remain visible on our platform unless explicitly removed by you.

8. Your rights

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

  • Right to Access: You can request access to the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object: You can object to how we process your personal data, including for marketing purposes.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

9. European Users (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to the processing of your personal data. Under the GDPR, you have additional rights, including:

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitations on how your data is processed under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

For European users, your data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to the United States. In such cases, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms to ensure your data is adequately protected.

10. U.S. Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories of personal data we have collected, the sources from which the data was collected, the purpose of collection, and any third parties with whom we have shared your information.
  • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Although we do not sell personal data, you have the right to opt-out if we change our practices in the future.
  • Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. International Data transfers

InTravel operates globally, and as a result, your data may be transferred across borders. For users in the EU or EEA, we take measures to ensure that such transfers comply with the GDPR, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). For users in the U.S., data transfers are managed in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

12. Data security

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

13. Children’s privacy

InTravel is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

14. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, deliver personalized content, and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our Cookie Management Tool. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the "Latest updated" at the bottom. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can contact us at: [email protected]



Last updated: October 24, 2024