Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026 | Effective Date: October 10, 2026
Introduction
Apulia.Travel ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. By accessing and using Apulia.Travel, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Newsletter Sign-Up: The email address you enter in a sign-up form, and the language of the page
- Communication Data: Messages and feedback you send us by email or WhatsApp
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks (including clicks on links to Amazon and other partners), searches
- Location Data: General location based on IP address (not precise GPS tracking without consent)
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Preferences, analytics, marketing purposes
Information from Third Parties
- Amazon and other affiliate partners: reports of orders made through our links, without your name or contact details
- Analytics providers and marketing partners
2. How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- ✓ Show you the guides and the shop
- ✓ Answer your messages
- ✓ Send the newsletter you asked for
- ✓ Link to the Amazon store for your country
Personalization
- ✓ Customize your experience
- ✓ Recommend experiences
- ✓ Save preferences
- ✓ Match destinations to interests
Communication
- ✓ Send newsletters (with opt-out)
- ✓ Marketing communications
- ✓ Service announcements
- ✓ Special offers and promotions
Analytics & Improvement
- ✓ Analyze usage patterns
- ✓ Improve services
- ✓ Prevent fraud
- ✓ Ensure security
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Affiliate Partners: When you click a link to Amazon or to a tour partner such as GetYourGuide you leave our site, and that company processes your data under its own privacy policy. We do not send them your name, email address or other personal details. We do not take bookings or payments.
Service Providers: Cloud hosting, email and analytics companies that process data on our behalf.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, we may disclose information.
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly consent to share it with third parties.
✓ We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at maxapulia@gmail.com
5. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Secure password hashing and storage
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Regular staff training on data protection
Important: While we employ robust security measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data to the highest standards.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary based on the type of data:
- Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
8. Children's Privacy
Apulia.Travel is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, when appropriate, by sending you a notification or requesting your consent.
Your continued use of Apulia.Travel after modifications means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within 14 days.