At TheMaldivesOnline.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, www.themaldivesonline.com / themaldivesonline.com, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for the US, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) for Singapore. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
a. Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system.
b. Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and collect information about your website usage. Third-party ad networks and affiliate networks may also use cookies to display relevant ads and track user behavior. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. - Google Analytics and Advertising
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your use of our website. We have enabled Google Analytics advertising features, such as remarketing, demographics, and interest reporting. This allows us to display targeted ads on Google and across the web based on your browsing behavior. Google Ads may also be used to promote our website. - Third-Party Ads and Affiliate Links
We display ads from third-party ad networks such as Monetag, Adsterra, Yllix, and Google Adsense. These ads may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing behavior and display relevant ads. We also include affiliate links from networks like Impact, ShareASale, and Travelpayouts. Clicking on these links may result in the sharing of user data with the respective affiliate networks and the use of cookies to track user behavior. - How We Use Your Information
a. To provide and maintain our website and its functionalities.
b. To analyze trends, administer the website, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.
c. To display targeted ads based on your browsing behavior. - Disclosure of Your Information
a. Non-personal, aggregated information may be provided to third parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. - Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. - Data Retention and Security
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. The criteria used to determine the retention period include the nature of the data, the purposes for processing, and any legal or operational retention needs. We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. - Your Rights
a. You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information.
b. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing.
c. If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights under the CCPA, including the right to know about the personal information we collect and the purposes for collection, as well as the right to request the deletion of your personal information. - International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Singapore, please note that your personal information may be transferred to countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or the use of the EU-US Privacy Shield framework. - Children’s Privacy
Our website does not target or knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems. - Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date below.
Last Updated: 2024-05-30
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected].