Effective Date: 03/09/2025
Privacy Policy – MaldivesHotels24.com
Welcome to Maldives Hotels 24! Your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.maldivehotels24.com (the “Site”). It applies to all users, regardless of location, and aligns with global privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
This includes:
- Your name and email (e.g., for newsletters or contact forms)
- Payment or booking details (when making reservations)
- Any messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may collect:
- Your IP address and browser type
- Device and operating system information
- Approximate location data
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services, content, and booking platform
- Process bookings and payments securely
- Send newsletters or respond to inquiries
- Personalize your experience on our site
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We only use your data when we have a legal basis, such as your consent, a contract, or a legal requirement.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience, including:
- Necessary cookies – for core site functionality
- Performance cookies – to understand site usage
- Functionality cookies – to remember preferences
- Advertising cookies – to show relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your data with trusted partners, such as:
- Booking platforms (e.g., for reservations or affiliate links)
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
- Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
We only share information necessary to provide our services or improve your experience. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@maldivehotels24.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Booking/payment data: as required by law or financial reporting
- Analytics data: typically stored for up to 26 months
7. Security Measures
We take your privacy seriously and protect your data with:
- HTTPS encryption for secure browsing
- Access controls restricting who can access data
- Secure servers and firewalls
- Regular software updates
While we strive to secure your data, no system can be 100% safe, so please exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.
8. International Data Transfers
If your information is transferred outside your home country (e.g., to servers or third-party tools in the U.S.), we use safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data processing agreements with our partners
These measures help ensure your data remains protected.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). If we discover such data was collected without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Please check this page regularly to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us: