Privacy Policy

Who we are

Almanak Tour (“we”, “us”, “our”) publishes curated travel stories and practical guides.

Data Controller: Almanak Tour, 11 Elliot Neck East Ellie, M50 3TU, UK. Tel: +44 966 837 3864. Email: [email protected].

What data we collect

Data you provide to us

• Contact details and message content when you use the contact form (name, email, subject, message).
• Preferences you set in our cookie banner (consent choices).

Data collected automatically

• Device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent and referral URL, through cookies or similar technologies where permitted by your consent.
• Aggregated analytics events via Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel if you accept analytics cookies.

Data from third parties

• Public social profiles you voluntarily access from our site (e.g., clicking our social links). We do not ingest your social data.

Why we use your data (purposes)

• Provide and maintain the website and its features (including the cookie preference tool and “This day in history” widget).
• Respond to enquiries you send via the contact form.
• Measure and improve content performance and user experience (analytics only with your consent).
• Detect, prevent and address technical issues and abuse.

Legal bases (EEA/UK)

• Consent: analytics cookies and related tracking.
• Legitimate interests: operating a secure, functional website; responding to enquiries.
• Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws and requests from competent authorities.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a banner that lets you Accept, Decline or Customize cookies. Necessary cookies are always on to provide core functionality. Analytics cookies are optional and only loaded after you consent.

• Necessary: remembers your cookie choices and powers basic site features.
• Analytics (optional): Google Analytics (gtag) and Meta Pixel for aggregated usage insights.

You can change your preferences anytime using the cookie banner (open it by clearing your browser’s local storage for our site or revisiting the banner when shown).

Analytics and advertising partners

If you enable analytics:

• Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited). Data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA subject to Google’s safeguards. Learn more at Google Policies.
• Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited) helps us understand page views and conversions in aggregate. See Meta Privacy Policy.

Sharing and disclosures

• Service providers that host, secure or maintain our website (bound by confidentiality and data processing terms).
• Authorities or legal counsel where required by law or to protect rights, safety and security.
• Business transfers (e.g., merger or acquisition) subject to safeguards and notice.

We do not sell your personal data.

International transfers

When data leaves the UK/EEA, we rely on adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. You may request a copy of relevant safeguards by contacting us.

Data retention

• Contact messages: up to 24 months, unless we must keep them longer for legal reasons.
• Cookie preferences: up to 12 months or until you change them.
• Analytics data: per partner defaults (see partner policies) and only when you have consented.

Security

We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately.

Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including UK/EEA), you may have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase data (right to be forgotten).
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior lawful processing).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the UK: the ICO (ico.org.uk).

To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity.

Children’s privacy

Our website is not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child provided us data, contact us to delete it.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Our site honors your explicit cookie preferences; we do not alter behavior solely based on DNT signals.

Third-party links

Our content may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal data.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version here with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact

Email: [email protected] · Tel: +44 966 837 3864 · Address: 11 Elliot Neck East Ellie, M50 3TU, UK.