Privacy Policy | Her Safe Voyage

Summary

What we collect: Your email (if you contact us) and basic server logs for security.
Why we collect it: To improve the safety guides, respond to inquiries, and understand which content is most helpful.
Who we share it with: Hosting services (Vercel), and affiliate partners when you click affiliate links.
Your rights: You can request access to or deletion of your data. We don't sell your data. Optional cookies for affiliate features require your consent.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

Basic server logs for security and performance (IP address, timestamps, requested pages)
General location information (city/country level from IP address)
Privacy-focused analytics via Vercel Analytics (page views, referrers, device type - no personal tracking or cookies)

Information You Provide

Email address (if you contact us via hello@hersafevoyage.com)
Any information in emails or messages you send to us

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To prevent abuse and ensure site security
To monitor site performance and uptime

3. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

If you create an account or log in, we use essential cookies to maintain your session. These are strictly necessary for the site to function and do not require consent.

Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies or collect personal information. It provides aggregate data about page views, referrers, and device types without tracking individual users.

Affiliate Content and Links

Our site contains affiliate links to travel services. When you click these links, the affiliate partner may set cookies on their site to track the referral.

We also display tour recommendations from third-party partners. This widget only loads after you accept cookies and may set cookies on your device to provide personalized recommendations and track referrals.

Withdrawing Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer. Withdrawing consent will prevent these third-party features from loading in future visits. However, cookies previously set by third-party services cannot be deleted by us - you may clear these through your browser settings if desired.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared with:

Service Providers: Hosting services (Vercel) for website operation
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

Contact Emails: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, or until you request deletion
Server Logs: 30 days for security and performance monitoring

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption for all communications
Limited access to personal information
Regular security updates and monitoring
Secure hosting with reputable providers

Important: While we take reasonable security measures, no online service is 100% secure. Please be mindful of the information you share.

7. Your Rights

In general, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications
Object to processing of your information

For specific rights under GDPR or CCPA, see sections 10 and 11 below.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@hersafevoyage.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain affiliate links to hotels, travel services, and other resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

This service is intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

10. GDPR Rights (European Union Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Your GDPR Rights

Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

Legal Basis for Processing

Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, security, and improvement
Consent: Email communications and newsletter subscriptions
Legal Obligations: Record-keeping and legal compliance

Data Protection: Her Safe Voyage is operated from Switzerland, which provides strong data protection under the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and has adequacy decisions from the EU Commission.

Your data is processed in Switzerland and may be stored on servers in the EU or US (through service providers like hosting and analytics). All data transfers comply with Swiss and EU data protection standards.

11. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your CCPA Rights

Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your rights

Categories of Information We Collect

Identifiers: Email address (if you contact us)
Internet Activity: Website usage, pages visited, device information
Geolocation Data: General location (city/country level from IP)

We do not sell personal information and have not sold personal information in the past 12 months. We do not sell personal information of minors under 16.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at hello@hersafevoyage.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on the website with an updated "Last Modified" date. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Disputes and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed exclusively by Swiss law. All disputes relating to privacy, data protection, or this policy are subject to Swiss jurisdiction.

Exclusive Jurisdiction: By using this service, you expressly agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of Swiss courts for all privacy-related disputes. This applies regardless of your country of residence, nationality, or location.

You waive any objection to the jurisdiction or venue of Swiss courts for privacy matters and agree that all legal proceedings must be conducted in Switzerland under Swiss law.

For privacy-related concerns, please first contact us at hello@hersafevoyage.com. Any unresolved disputes regarding data protection or privacy must be resolved through Swiss courts.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@hersafevoyage.com

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