Last updated: January, 05, 2026 (03:18 am)
Key Takeaways
- We collect only what is necessary to operate SeekTrips
- You stay in control of your data and preferences
- We never sell personal data
- You can exercise your rights at any time
Who we are
SeekTrips is a travel media brand and travel agency offering travel news, guides, trip planning services, and—soon—an interactive travel app.
Website: hhtps://www.seektrips.com
Overview
This Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, the legal bases for processing, your rights and how to contact us. It covers data collected via the website, our newsletter, forms and our forthcoming mobile app.
Personal Data We Collect
Key takeaways
- You choose how much data you share
- Some data is required to provide services
- Sensitive data is never collected without consent
Data you provide directly
We may collect:
- Name and email address (contact forms, newsletters)
- Booking or inquiry details (travel agency services)
- Messages you send us
- Preferences related to content or travel interests
Data collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Referring websites
This data helps us understand how SeekTrips is used and improve performance.
App-related data (coming soon)
Once the SeekTrips app launches, additional data may include:
- Profile information you choose to share
- In-app activity related to guides or challenges
- Community interactions
You will always be informed and asked for consent where required.
How and Why We Use Data
Key takeaways
- To provide and improve services
- To communicate with you
- To keep SeekTrips secure and relevant
We use personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries and organize trips
- Send newsletters or updates (with consent)
- Improve website content and user experience
- Analyze usage trends and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
- Consent – when you opt in (newsletters, cookies)
- Contract – to provide requested services
- Legitimate interests – to improve SeekTrips, provided your rights are not overridden
- Legal obligations – where required by law
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Key takeaways
- Essential cookies always work
- Analytics and marketing cookies require consent
- You can change preferences anytime
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Understand how users interact with content
- Improve performance and usability
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
Who we share your data with
We may share limited personal data with trusted third parties such as:
- Hosting and analytics providers
- Email and newsletter services
- Booking or payment partners (if applicable)
All partners are required to protect your data and use it only for agreed purposes.
We do not sell personal data.
International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Key takeaways
- We keep data only as long as necessary
- You can request deletion at any time
Personal data is retained:
- While you have an active relationship with us
- As required for legal, tax, or accounting purposes
- Until you withdraw consent, where applicable
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access – request a copy of your personal data
Example: “Please send me the data you hold about my account.” - Correction – fix inaccurate information
Example: “Please update my email address.” - Deletion – ask us to erase your data
Example: “I want my account and data deleted.” - Restriction – limit how your data is used
Example: “Store my data but don’t use it for marketing.” - Objection – object to certain processing activities
- Data portability – receive your data in a usable format
- Withdraw consent – unsubscribe or revoke permissions at any time
How to exercise your rights
Visit our Contact page and fill out the contact form with:
- Your Name and
- Your Request
Security of Your Data
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to protect your own devices and credentials.
Children’s Privacy
SeekTrips is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn we collected such data we will delete it.
Links to Third-Part Sites
We link to third-party sites (partners, booking platforms). This policy does not cover their practises. Please review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
How we notify you
If we make material changes, we may notify you by:
- A notice on our website or app
- Email (if you have an account or subscription)
- In-app messages (once the app launches)
Minor updates may be posted without direct notice.
The “Last updated” date always reflects the current version.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Privacy and Mobile App
When the SeekTrips mobile app launches, we will collect and process additional data necessary for app functionality. This may include device identifiers, push notification tokens and, only with your explicit permission, geolocation to provide location-based guides and features. Location permissions are optional and can be revoked in your device settings. The app will use in-app analytics and third-party SDKs (e.g. analytics, crash reporting). We will publish a clear in-app consent screen describing each permission and maintain an updated privacy summary in the app settings. Any data syncing with our servers will be encrypted.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy, contact us through our Contact Form in our Contact Page.