Effective Date: November, 2025
Welcome to Acts Travel! Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (https://actstravel.com/) and use our services. By accessing the site, you agree to this policy.
1. Introduction & Scope
This policy applies to all information collected through Acts Travel, including when you access our destination guides, travel tips, photography, personal experiences, affiliate content, and interact with our site features (forms, comments, etc.). It covers visitors worldwide and explains your rights and our compliance with international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
2. Types of Information We Collect
A. Personal Data:
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Location or travel preferences
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Information provided through comments, contact forms, or newsletters
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Information for user accounts (if applicable)
B. Usage Data & Cookies:
We may automatically collect:
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IP address, browser type, device information
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Pages visited, referring URLs, links clicked
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
C. Location Data:
With your consent, we may collect or infer location data (e.g., through travel maps).
D. User-Generated Content:
Content submitted in comments, reviews, photos or travel stories may be public and visible to other users.
3. How We Collect & Use Information
We collect information when you:
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Subscribe to our emails, newsletters, or updates
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Submit forms, comments, or reviews
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Enter contests, surveys, or other interactive features
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Use cookies or analytics tools
We use your information to:
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Provide and enhance our content and services
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Personalize user experience and site content
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Send newsletters, offers, and relevant marketing
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Display relevant ads (through affiliate links, ad networks)
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Monitor usage patterns and improve website performance
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Fulfill legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For individuals in the EEA, we process personal data under these bases:
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Your consent (e.g., subscribing to emails)
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Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling requests)
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our site and marketing)
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the legality of previous processing.
5. Third-Party Services & Integrations
We may share data with trusted third-party services to help run our website efficiently, including:
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Analytics: Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymized usage data
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Advertising: Google AdSense, affiliate networks—these may use cookies or tracking pixels
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Email Marketing: Email service providers for newsletters or promotional emails
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Social Media: Features that allow sharing to social platforms or social logins
Each service operates under its own privacy policy. We strive to ensure third-party compliance but cannot control their practices.
6. Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences
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Analyze site traffic and usage
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Personalize content and ads
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
For European users: On your first visit, you may encounter a cookie consent banner to choose your preferences as required by law.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:
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With service providers or partners under agreement
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When required by law (legal requests, governmental orders)
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To enforce our terms or protect our rights
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In connection with mergers, sales, or acquisition events
Public content (e.g., user comments) may be visible to all viewers.
8. User Rights
Depending on your location, you can:
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Access or correct your personal data
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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Object to or restrict certain data processing
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Request data portability (receive data in a structured format)
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact@actstravel.com].
Residents of California have additional rights under the CCPA (including the right to opt-out of certain data sales and to receive detailed disclosures upon request).
9. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes explained here, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes. Retention periods depend on the type of data and interaction.
10. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards (secure servers, encryption, limited access, etc.) to protect your personal information. However, no method is 100% secure; use the site at your own risk.
11. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware we have such data, we will promptly delete it.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your residence, including the United States or EU. We use appropriate protection mechanisms for international transfers as required by applicable law.
13. Updates & Notifications
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via the website or by email, and updates become effective upon posting with a new effective date.
14. Contact Us
To ask questions, exercise your rights, or request more information, contact:
Acts Travel
Email: [contact@actstravel.com]
[Insert postal address if required by local law]
15. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
Some links on Acts Travel are affiliate links. When you click and purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site.
16. Additional Disclosures for Travel Blogs
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Location data included in submitted travel maps or reviews may be visible to other users or readers.
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User-generated content is subject to moderation and may be deleted at our discretion.
Thank you for trusting Acts Travel with your information and your travel adventures!
