Privacy and Cookie Policy - globaltourismbureau.com

In order to receive information about your Personal Data, the purposes and the parties the Data is shared with, contact the Owner.

Owner and Data Controller

Global Tourism Bureau (GTB)
This is a remote, personal, non-commercial project created to share tourism-related information and insights.

Contact:
info@globaltourismbureau.com

Disclaimer:
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs, meaning that commissions may be earned for purchases made through affiliate links provided on this site. The content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a business activity.

Press Freedom:
The Global Tourism Bureau operates under the principles of press freedom, aiming to share tourism-related knowledge without commercial or political influence.

Types of Data collected

Specific Data Types Collected

We collect various types of personal data to ensure the proper functioning of our website and services. The following types of data may be collected:

Contact Information:
- Email address: To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, orders, or account-related issues.
- Name: To personalize our communication and offer a better user experience.
- Phone number: (If provided) for direct communication related to services or customer support.
Technical Data:
- IP address: To analyze usage patterns, improve website functionality, and ensure the security of our platform.
- Device information: This includes the type of device (e.g., mobile, desktop), operating system, browser type, and device language settings to optimize the user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and help analyze website traffic. These cookies may be used for personalizing content, displaying ads, or tracking the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Analytics: We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect data on your interactions with our website. This includes data on pages visited, time spent, and click patterns.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies help us deliver more relevant advertising to you by tracking your browsing behavior across different websites.
Location Data:
- Geolocation: In some cases, we may collect location data (with your consent) to provide location-based services or to personalize content relevant to your area.
Payment Information:
- Credit card information: If you make a purchase, your payment details may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store sensitive payment information on our platform.
User-Generated Content:
- Reviews or Comments: Any content submitted by you (e.g., reviews, comments, feedback) may be collected and displayed publicly on our website.
Account and Subscription Data:
- User account details: When you create an account or subscribe to our services, we may collect your username, password, subscription preferences, and related account information.

How We Collect Data

We may collect this data through various means, such as:

Directly from you: For example, when you sign up for an account, make a purchase, or provide feedback.
Automatically: Using cookies or other tracking technologies to gather data about how you interact with our website.
Third-party sources: In some cases, we may collect data from third parties, such as partners, service providers, or advertising networks.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.
Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application.
Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Application is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide its services. In cases where this Application specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.
Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.
Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools — by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Application.

Mode and place of processing the Data

Methods of processing

The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.
The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this Application (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User’s location, data transfers may involve transferring the User’s Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Retention time

Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Users’ consent.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support our marketing efforts. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your interaction with our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activities, allowing the website to recognize your device and improve your user experience. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or permanent (persistent cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They allow you to navigate our site, use its features, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services on our website may not be available.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if there are any error messages. This data helps us improve the performance of our site and optimize user experience. Tools like Google Analytics may be used for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and settings, such as your language choice or region, to personalize your experience. They help provide a more tailored browsing experience.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your online activities to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. We may use third-party advertising services such as Google Ads, Facebook, and others for this purpose.
Social Media Cookies: These cookies are set by social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They allow you to share content from our website on your social media accounts or to view social media feeds directly on our site.

Managing Cookies

We respect your privacy and aim to provide a transparent and secure browsing experience. Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and ensure the site functions properly. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You have control over which cookies are placed on your device. In addition to adjusting cookie settings in your browser, you can also manage your cookie preferences directly on our website. A cookie consent banner will appear when you first visit, allowing you to accept or customize your cookie settings based on your preferences.

If you prefer not to have cookies placed on your device, you can adjust your settings at any time through your browser or by using the cookie consent banner, if available. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

For more detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser’s help menu or visit the official website of your browser.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising networks) that set their own cookies. These cookies are subject to the third party’s own privacy policy and are not controlled by us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they use cookies and how you can manage them.

Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this section. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our site

Affiliate Disclosure

At Global Tourism Bureau, we want to be transparent about how we operate. Please be aware that some of the links on our site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. We only recommend products and services that we believe will add value to our visitors.

This affiliate marketing model helps support the upkeep of our website and allows us to continue providing valuable content. Your support through these links is much appreciated, and we remain committed to providing unbiased and useful information.

For full details on how we manage affiliate links and your privacy, please refer to the rest of our policy.

Further Information for Users

Legal basis of processing

The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:

Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;
processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;
processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;
processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Further information about retention time

Therefore:

Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully performed.
Personal Data collected for the purposes of the Owner’s legitimate interests shall be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes. Users may find specific information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner within the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.

The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to fulfil a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.

Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.

The rights of Users based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, Users have the right to do the following, to the extent permitted by law:

Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.
Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.
Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.
Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance.
Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.

Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis for Data transfers abroad including to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.

Details about the right to object to processing

Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.

Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time, free of charge and without providing any justification. Where the User objects to processing for direct marketing purposes, the Personal Data will no longer be processed for such purposes. To learn whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

How to exercise these rights

Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. Such requests are free of charge and will be answered by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month, providing Users with the information required by law. Any rectification or erasure of Personal Data or restriction of processing will be communicated by the Owner to each recipient, if any, to whom the Personal Data has been disclosed unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. At the Users’ request, the Owner will inform them about those recipients.

Additional information about Data collection and processing

Legal action

The User’s Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Application or the related Services.
The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

Additional information about User’s Personal Data

In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Application may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.

System logs and maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Application (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.

Information not contained in this policy

More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within this Application and/or – as far as technically and legally feasible – sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.

Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.

Definitions and legal references

Personal Data (or Data)

Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.

Usage Data

Information collected automatically through this Application (or third-party services employed in this Application), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use this Application, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within the Application) and the details about the path followed within the Application with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User’s IT environment.

User

The individual using this Application who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Subject

The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Processor (or Processor)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller, as described in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Owner)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Application. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Application.

This Application

The means by which the Personal Data of the User is collected and processed.

Service

The service provided by this Application as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this site/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, all references made within this document to the European Union include all current member states to the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Legal information

This privacy policy relates solely to this Application, if not stated otherwise within this document.