Overview
Maldives Travel Package ("we," "us," "our") operates the website maldivestravelpackage.com. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you visit our site.
Information we collect
Analytics data (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects data including:
- Pages you view
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source (how you found us)
- Browser and device type
- General location (country/city level, not precise)
This data helps us understand which guides are useful and where we can improve. Google Analytics is subject to Google's privacy policy; we don't have access to raw personal data from Google.
Affiliate tracking
When you click affiliate links (Agoda, Trip.com, GetYourGuide, etc.), those companies may place cookies to track the referral. This helps them attribute bookings to our site so we receive commissions. These cookies are subject to those companies' privacy policies, not ours.
Information you don't provide
We don't have forms, contact pages, or email signups. We don't collect email addresses, names, or personal details. You can visit our entire site anonymously.
How we use information
Analytics data: We use it to understand which guides attract readers, which topics are most useful, and which pages need improvement. This helps us prioritize content creation.
Affiliate tracking: We use it to earn commissions from bookings made through our links. This funds the project (web hosting, domain renewal, research travel). We don't use it to profile you or build targeted advertising lists.
Cookies
Our site cookies: We set minimal cookies. Google Analytics places cookies to track sessions. These cookies are session-based (expire when you close browser) or account-based (optional, for Analytics features). You can disable Analytics cookies in your browser settings.
Third-party cookies: Affiliate links set cookies from Agoda, Trip.com, etc. These are controlled by those companies. See their privacy policies for details.
Cookie control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Our site functions without cookies, though Analytics won't work.
Data sharing
We don't share data with third parties except:
- Google Analytics (anonymized analytics)
- Affiliate networks (referral tracking, to generate commissions)
- Web hosting provider (infrastructure only, no personal data)
We don't sell data. We don't build email lists for marketing. We don't profile visitors for targeted ads.
External links
Our site contains links to external sites (Agoda, Trip.com, Google Maps, etc.). We're not responsible for their privacy practices. Read their privacy policies if you're concerned.
Your rights
Since we don't collect personal data, most privacy rights don't apply (there's nothing to request, modify, or delete). If you have concerns about Google Analytics data, contact Google directly or adjust your Analytics settings.
Data retention
Google Analytics typically retains data for 14–26 months before deletion. Affiliate cookies expire per company policies (typically 24–90 days). We don't retain personal data because we don't collect it.
International visitors
If you're outside the US, your data may be transferred to the US (where our hosting and Google servers are located). By visiting our site, you consent to this transfer. If you have concerns, adjust your browser privacy settings or use a VPN.
Children
Our site isn't directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children. Parents concerned about children's privacy should supervise browsing and set parental controls.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if practices change. Updates will be posted on this page with revision dates. Continued use of our site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact
If you have privacy questions, contact us through our website or email. We'll respond within reasonable timeframe.
Disclosure
Affiliate relationships: We receive commissions from Agoda, Trip.com, GetYourGuide, and other booking partners. We disclose these relationships in our article footers and recommend these companies because they're useful, not because commissions are higher.
No endorsements for payment: We don't accept payment to recommend resorts or services. Our recommendations are based on genuinely believing they're useful to readers.