Privacy policy & Disclaimer

Our Commitment to Privacy 

 

Welcome to Discoveries Abroad! At Discoveries Abroad, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, discoveriesabrod.com, and interact with our services.

We understand the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal data. Please take a moment to review this Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure practices described herein.

 

Information We Collect

 

At Discoveries Abroad, we collect various types of information that help us provide and improve our services. This section outlines the categories of information we may collect from you when you visit our website or interact with our services:

 

 Personal Information: When you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect certain non-personal information about your visit to our website, including:

Log Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. Cookies are small files stored on your device that shows us your preferences to customize our website accordingly.

Third-Party Analytics: We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze information about the usage of our website. These tools may use cookies and similar technologies to gather information such as how often users visit our site, which pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

Comments and User-Generated Content: If you choose to leave comments on our blog posts or interact with our content, we may collect the information you provide, including your username and the content of your comments.

 

Embedded Content: Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

 

We collect this information to better understand how visitors use our website, improve our services, and personalize your experience. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. 

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for various purposes to provide and improve our services, personalize your experience, and communicate with you effectively. This section outlines how we use the information collected:

 

To Provide and Personalize Services: We use your personal information to provide the services you request, such as sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, and processing transactions. This includes using your email address to send you updates and information about our products and services, if you have subscribed to our newsletter.

To Improve Our Website and Services: We analyze non-personal information, such as browsing patterns, to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the design, layout, and functionality of our site, as well as develop new features and content that are relevant to our users.

To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.

To Personalize Your Experience: We may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience on our website, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

For Marketing and Advertising: With your consent, we may use your personal information to send you promotional materials, special offers, and other marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. You have the option to opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.

To Prevent Fraud and Ensure Security: We may use information to detect and prevent fraudulent activities and other illegal activities, protect our rights and property, and comply with legal obligations.

Aggregate and Analyze Data: We may aggregate and anonymize data for statistical and analytical purposes, to understand trends and demographics of our user base, and to improve our services.

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your information with third parties as described in the “Sharing of Your Information” section of this Privacy Policy or with your consent.

 

Sharing of Your Information

At Discoveries Abroad, we take your privacy seriously and strive to be transparent about how we share your information. This section explains how we may share the information we collect:

 

With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and maintaining our website, providing analytic services, processing payments, and sending any newsletters and marketing communications. These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

With Third-Party Partners: We may share non-personal information and aggregate data with third-party partners for analytics, research, and advertising purposes. This data does not contain personal information that can identify you individually.

With Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, to respond to lawful requests from public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements, and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.

In Business Transfers: If Discoveries Abroad is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.

With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if we have obtained your consent to do so.

 

Please note that we do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. 

 

User Rights

At Discoveries Abroad, we respect your privacy rights and provide you with options to manage your personal information. This section outlines your rights regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information:

Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of the information we have on file about you. You may also request to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit this data to another data controller where technically feasible.

Deletion of Personal Information: You may request that we delete your personal information from our records. We will comply with your request, subject to certain legal obligations and exceptions, such as retaining information necessary to fulfill our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Withdrawal of Consent: We rely on your consent to collect, use, or disclose your personal information, you have the right to withdraw at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters from us by following the instructions in those emails or by contacting us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of the rights described above, or if you have questions or concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

 

Please note that there may be limitations and exceptions to these rights depending on the specific circumstances and legal requirements. We may require additional information to verify your identity before responding to any requests.  

 

Cookie Policy

 

At Discoveries Abroad, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding their management:

 

What are Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer or mobile device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

 

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, and if visitors receive error messages from certain pages. We use this information to improve our website and enhance user experience.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

 

Third-Party Cookies: We may also use third-party cookies provided by trusted third parties. These cookies may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Managing Cookies: You have the option to manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies from your device. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to access certain features and functionalities of our website.

 

Consent to the Use of Cookies: By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by contacting us for assistance.

 

Updates to Cookie Policy: We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices and legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other appropriate means.

 

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This section outlines our approach to data security:

 

Secure Transmission: We use industry-standard encryption technologies (such as SSL/TLS) to protect the transmission of sensitive information, such as personal data, between your browser and our servers.

Access Control: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel and service providers who need to know that information in order to process it on our behalf. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to disciplinary action or termination if they fail to meet these obligations.

Data Minimization: We only collect and retain personal information that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We do not store sensitive personal information unless required for legitimate business purposes.

Physical Security: Our servers and data storage facilities are located in secure environments that are protected against unauthorized access, use, or destruction.

Monitoring and Compliance: We regularly monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and attacks. We also conduct periodic reviews of our data processing practices to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Data Breach Response: In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law. We will take immediate action to mitigate the impact of the breach and prevent future incidents.

 

Despite our best efforts to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. 

 

Data Retention

 

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. This section describes our approach to data retention:

Retention Period: We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Purpose of Retention: We retain personal information for many reasons, such as to provide and maintain our services to you, comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements, and protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users and others.

Criteria for Determining Retention Period: The retention period for personal information is determined based on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it was collected. We consider factors such as legal requirements, contractual obligations, and the expectations and requirements of our users.

Deletion of Data: When personal information is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention and deletion policies. In some cases, we may retain certain information if necessary for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.

User Rights: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information in accordance with applicable laws. Please refer to the “User Rights” section of this Privacy Policy for information on how to exercise your rights.

 

International Data Transfers

 

At Discoveries Abroad, we are committed to protecting your personal information regardless of where it is processed or stored. This section explains how we handle the transfer of your data across international borders:

Transfer of Data: Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

 

Adequate Protection: Whenever we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data. These safeguards may include:

Standard Contractual Clauses: We may use standard contractual clauses approved by the relevant regulatory authorities to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.

Privacy Shield Framework: For transfers to the United States, we may rely on the Privacy Shield Framework, which ensures that personal data transferred to the US is protected in accordance with EU data protection standards.

Binding Corporate Rules: We may implement binding corporate rules that are approved by data protection authorities to govern the transfer of personal data within our group of companies.

Third-Party Service Providers: When we engage third-party service providers to process personal information on our behalf, we ensure that these providers offer a level of data protection that is comparable to the standards set forth in this Privacy Policy. We require these providers to comply with our data protection policies and applicable privacy laws.

Your Consent: By using our website and providing your personal information to us, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, including any country where we or our service providers operate.

Your Rights: You have the right to request additional information about the safeguards we have in place for international data transfers. Please refer to the “User Rights” section of this Privacy Policy for information on how to exercise your rights.

 

Children’s Privacy 

 

Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important to us at Discoveries Abroad. This section explains our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children:

Age Restrictions: Our website isn’t intended for children under 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 14, please do not provide any personal information on our website.

Parental Consent: If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 14 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 14, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Educational Content: While our website may offer educational content related to travel that may be of interest to young audiences, it is intended for general audiences and not specifically directed towards children under 13.
User-Generated Content: If you are a guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us. We will remove the information and ensure that it is not used for any purpose.
Compliance with Laws: We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and other applicable laws and regulations related to the protection of children’s privacy.
Parental Rights: Parents and guardians have the right to review their child’s personal information, request its deletion, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of the child’s information at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

 

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. This section explains how we will notify you of any significant changes and your options regarding those changes:

Notification of Changes: We will notify you of any significant changes to this Privacy Policy by posting a prominent notice on our website and/or by sending you an email notification. The notice will specify the changes made and the effective date.

Effective Date: The effective date of this Privacy Policy is indicated at the top of the document. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will become effective when the revised policy is posted on our website.

Reviewing Changes: We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy indicates your agreement with the terms of the revised policy.

Consent to Changes: If you do not agree with the changes to this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue your use of our website and services. If you continue to use our website and services after we have posted changes to the Privacy Policy, you will be deemed to have accepted the changes.

Historical Versions: For your reference, we will maintain previous versions of this Privacy Policy, which you can request to review by contacting us using the information provided at the end of this document.

Disclaimers

 

The information provided in this Privacy Policy is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, Discoveries Abroad makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will Discoveries Abroad be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website or the information presented in this Privacy Policy.

Through this website, you are able to link to other websites that are not under the control of Discoveries Abroad. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Discoveries Abroad takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information below. We are committed to addressing any inquiries or issues you may have regarding your privacy and the security of your personal information.

Discoveries Abroad Contact Information:

Email: contact@discoveriesabroad.com
Website: discoveriesabrod.com

We will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible and strive to resolve any concerns you may have about your privacy and our data protection practices.

Thank You!

We appreciate your trust in Discoveries Abroad and are committed to protecting your privacy. Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy. By using our website and services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Safe travels and happy discoveries!