At Gaze Travels, accessible from GazeTravels.com, protecting the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure your privacy. By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information from our users. The types of information we collect include:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if applicable)
- Any other information you provide directly to us through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or account creation.
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Device type
This information helps us analyze trends, manage the site, track user movements, and gather broad demographic information.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used in the following ways:
- To improve user experience and website functionality.
- To communicate with you about updates, promotional offers, and news related to Gaze Travels.
- To personalize content and recommendations based on your preferences.
- To respond to customer service inquiries or support requests.
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activity to improve our website.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
a. Cookies
Gaze Travels uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track information about your browsing habits. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Necessary for website operation.
- Performance and analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site.
- Advertising cookies: Used to show relevant ads based on your interests.
You may choose to disable cookies; however, doing so may limit some functionality on our website.
4. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. Gaze Travels is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through our links.
We also use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather information about site traffic and user behavior. These third parties may collect certain data as part of their service, and their privacy policies will apply to this data collection.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
If you are a resident of New York, United States, you have certain rights concerning your personal data under state and federal law. These include:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification of any incorrect or incomplete information.
- The right to erasure (right to be forgotten).
- The right to restrict or object to certain data processing.
- The right to data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Gaze Travels does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
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 for other operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date indicated.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.