Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01/01/2025
At So Local Traveler, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you use our website, purchase our travel guides, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services. This information may include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, etc.
- Transaction Information: Information related to the purchase of travel guides or services through affiliate links, including payment details.
- Usage Information: Information about your browsing behavior on our website, including pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site, etc. This may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including personalized travel recommendations and guidebooks.
- To process payments and transactions made through our affiliate links.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, and offering promotions.
- To analyze website traffic and enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with partners who help us deliver services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
- Affiliate Links: When you click on affiliate links to third-party websites (e.g., hotels, travel agencies), your interactions are governed by the privacy policies of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before making transactions.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or government request.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us analyze user behavior, customize content, and provide targeted advertisements.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we update or correct your information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
