Privacy Policy
Buddy Hikers is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us through our website and services.
1. Types of Information Collected
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any other information collected through cookies or similar technologies
2. Purposes of Collection
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
- To process bookings and inquiries
- To communicate with customers about their bookings or inquiries
- To improve our website and services
- To personalize user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Data Processing Activities
We engage in the following data processing activities:
- Storage
- Retrieval
- Use
- Sharing with third parties
- Security measures in place
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal bases:
- Consent
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests pursued by the company
5. Data Sharing
We may share personal information with the following third parties:
- Partners or service providers involved in fulfilling bookings
- Marketing or advertising partners
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. The criteria used to determine retention periods are not specified.
7. User Rights
Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (or "right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Certainly! Here's the revised section on Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
- Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
- Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.
- If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Types of cookies used
- Session cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the website and use its features. They are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and personalize your experience on our website.
Purposes of cookies
- Analytical cookies: These cookies allow us to gather information about how visitors interact with our website, such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, and the source of traffic. This information helps us improve our website and tailor it to the needs of our users.
- Functional cookies: These cookies enable certain functionalities on our website, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They enhance your user experience by providing personalized features.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may be used by third-party advertisers to track your browsing behavior across different websites and deliver targeted ads based on your interests.
Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Updates to the Policy
This Privacy Policy is subject to change. We will notify users of any changes by updating the policy on our website.
