Last Updated: August 2023
Before visiting our website or engaging in any actions on it, please read this entire Privacy Policy carefully. By using this website and any programs, products, courses, or services provided by Her Asian Adventures (referred to as “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to abide by the practices described in this legally binding Privacy Policy.
- Introduction
Who Are We:Her Asian Adventures is a dedicated travel blog committed to providing valuable information and content related to travel and adventure. We highly value your privacy and are deeply committed to safeguarding your personal information.
What Is Personal Informatio: In the context of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” refers to data that can directly or indirectly identify, describe, relate to, or be associated with you.
Purpose of This Privacy Policy: This Privacy Policy has been created to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and utilize our website (https://herasianadventures.com/).
Who This Policy Applies To: The term “you” in this Privacy Policy refers to any visitor, viewer, or user of our website, as well as any user of any product or service provided by Her Asian Adventures.
External Websites and Services: Please be aware that we cannot govern the privacy practices of websites and services that we do not own or operate. This Privacy Policy solely pertains to our practices and procedures.
Your continued use of our website and engagement with our services indicate your consent and agreement with the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we kindly request that you refrain from using our website and services.
- What Information Do We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect various categories of personal information and employ diverse methods to obtain this data:
- Information You Provide: You may voluntarily share personal information, such as your name, email address, and comments or messages, through contact forms or comment sections when you visit our website. You also provide information directly when you make purchases, subscribe to emails, comment on posts, register for presentations, participate in contests, or communicate with us via forms, phone calls, or email. These actions collectively refer to as the “Actions.” Information collected may include your name, contact details, billing information, and more.
- Automatically Collected Information: Certain information is automatically collected as you visit our website or respond to our emails. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical details. We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies for this purpose. Cookies are small data files stored on your device’s browser. We utilize cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. Your control over cookie usage is accessible through your browser settings
- Transactional Data: We accumulate transactional data related to your interactions with us, such as purchase history or interactions with our advertisers
- Information from Third-Party Sites: When you interact with us on social media platforms or access membership groups hosted on third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook), we collect data such as your profile information, purchase history, and contact details.
- Information from Internet or Electronic Network Activity: When you access our website, we automatically collect data about your computer or mobile device. This includes your IP address, browser details, cookies, unique device identifiers, web browser software, and interactions with our website. If you use a mobile device, additional data like mobile device type and operating system is collected.
- How Do We Use Your Information
We utilise your information for a range of purposes, broadly categorised but not limited to as:
- Content Improvement and User Experience: Enhancing the quality of our content to better serve your interests, analyzing website traffic and user behavior through collected data to improve website performance and content. Sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to our website and travel-related topics with your consent, which you can opt out of at any time.
- Account Management: Registering you for courses, presentations, or classes, with your consent. Granting access to public or private membership groups or other accounts. Maintaining and servicing profiles for such accounts. Validating and authenticating profiles for logins and purchases.
- Product Enhancement: Analyzing interactions to improve the quality of services. Identifying your product and shopping preferences. Suggesting Products based on past purchases. Personalizing your website experience.
- Order Processing: Managing and processing orders, including shipping or delivery. Payment processing, communication, and order tracking.
- Communication and Marketing: Providing promotional and marketing communications, including email marketing. Responding to inquiries, reviews, or feedback. Conducting research to enhance business processes. Administering affiliate programs, contests, sweepstakes, surveys, or promotions.
- Security and Compliance: Detecting security incidents. Protecting against, stopping, resolving, and preventing fraud, fraudulent transactions, and malicious activity. Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. Responding to legal and regulatory inquiries and assisting law enforcement.
- Who Do We Disclose Your Information to
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent. However, We may share your information with various parties for different purposes, including but not limited to:
- Affiliate Partners: to generate traffic, leads, or for other business purposes.
- Analytics Providers: for insights and analysis.
- Cloud Service Providers: for data storage and management.
- Customer Analysis Providers: for understanding visitor behavior and website navigation.
- Customer Service Providers: to enhance your experience.
- Delivery Partners: for shipping or delivering Products.
- Email Marketing and Advertising Providers: including email marketing, campaign management, marketing software, direct mail, marketing analytics, and sales funnel providers.
- Fraud Prevention Partners: to safeguard against fraudulent activities.
- Fulfillment Partners: for order fulfillment.
- Government Agencies: such as courts, regulators, and law enforcement when legally required or in response to subpoenas, warrants, inquiries, investigations, or court orders. This may also occur to establish, protect, or enforce legal rights, defend against legal claims, protect parties from harm, or address policy violations.
- Other Service Providers.
- Payment Processors: for payment collection and processing.
- Public Forum: If you choose to leave a post, comment, or review on our website’s public forum, that information becomes publicly available, and we may share it outside of the website.
- Social Media Platforms:. Note that their use of your information is not governed by this Privacy Policy.
- Third Parties: including auditors, consultants, lawyers, and other professionals, as necessary for professional services.
- How Do We Protect Your Information
We employ reasonable security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in each email or contacting us directly using the contact details below.
- Blocking cookies: Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can typically change this in your browser settings. You can prevent new cookies, disable them, or receive notifications when they are sent. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may impact your user experience, including your ability to use the website or receive personalized content.
- Handling “Do Not Track”: Our systems currently do not recognize browser “Do Not Track” signals, as required by the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience, and we have no control over the content or availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement.
- International Data Transfer and Processing
Your personal information may be processed and stored on servers located in various countries, including outside the European Union or California, where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers and processing.
- GDPR Notice
For individuals in the European Union (EU), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and respect your rights regarding your personal data. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
- Sale of Business or Assets
In the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of our business or assets, your personal information may be included in the transferred assets. We may also share personal information with prospective purchasers during the due diligence process.
- Alternative Forms
If you require this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected].
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy will be revised accordingly.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
By using our website, you agree to the terms and practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website.