Effective Date: 14th October 2024
At The Queens Sunrise (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website BudgetTravellingQueen.com (the “Site”). It also outlines your rights regarding the personal data we process and how you can exercise those rights, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services, including:
a. Personal Data
- When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or purchase travel content from our site, we may collect personal data such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Payment details (stored securely through third-party payment processors)
- IP address
b. Non-Personal Data
- We also collect non-identifiable information automatically when you interact with our site, such as:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
- Cookies and tracking technologies (more details below)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide services: To manage your orders, respond to inquiries, and offer relevant travel content.
- To send marketing communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotions, or other marketing materials related to budget-conscious travel.
- To improve our services: Analyze site usage to enhance functionality, user experience, and product offerings.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may process personal data where necessary to comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
3. Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or share your personal data to third parties, except in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist with payment processing, website hosting, marketing, or analytics. These providers only access the information needed to perform specific tasks on our behalf.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or legal processes, we may disclose your personal information to comply with a legal obligation or enforce our rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred to the new ownership entity.
4. Data Storage and Security
We store your personal data securely and use various technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or destruction.
- Data Retention: We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
- Security Measures: We use secure servers, encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits to protect your personal information. Despite our efforts, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your information.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have several rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or when you withdraw your consent.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another data controller.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data in certain cases, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thequeensunrise@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site and collect data about site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website to remember information about your session.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies; however, some features of the site may not function correctly if you disable cookies.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not operated or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will notify you by email or a prominent notice on the Site.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
The Queens Sunrise
Email: thequeensunrise@gmail.com
Website: BudgetTravellingQueen.com
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for trusting BudgetTravellingQueen.com with your data!We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data. Your trust is important to us, and we will continue to make every effort to protect your information and uphold your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Should you have any further questions, or if you need more information about your rights or our data practices, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
10. Complaints
If you believe that we have violated your data protection rights under the GDPR or any applicable privacy law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the country where you reside or where the alleged infringement occurred. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can work towards a resolution.
Supervisory Authority Contact:
You may contact your local data protection authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or the Data Protection Authority (DPA) in your country of residence.
We appreciate your trust in The Queens Sunrise and look forward to assisting you in your budget-conscious solo travel adventures!