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Privacy Policy

Updated September 2024

Your privacy is important to us here at 4intheVan. This policy outlines the way in which we at 4intheVan collect personal information and what we do with that information. 

Personal Information Collected

Here at 4intheVan, any personal information collected and stored will be done so in accordance to this privacy policy.

Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from visitors to our Site:
 
1) Personal Information: 
This includes information that can be used to identify you personally, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, newsletter signups, or when engaging with us directly.

2) Non-Personal Information:
This includes information that cannot identify you personally and may include:
- Your browser type, device type, and operating system
- IP address
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages you visit and time spent on the Site
- Referral source (e.g., if you came to our Site through a search engine or another website)

How we use your information

We may use the information collected from you for the following purposes:
- To improve and personalize your experience on the Site
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters or updates (with your consent)
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities related to our Site
- To ensure the security and functionality of the Site
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about how our Site is used. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level by adjusting your browser settings. Some cookies we use may be necessary for the Site to function, while others help us understand how users interact with the Site so we can make improvements.

The Website uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, customise Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics.
 

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate the Site, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), email marketing platforms, and payment processors. These third-party services may have access to your personal information but only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes. Please note that third-party sites (such as social media platforms or external links) may have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for how they handle your information.

How we share your information

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in the operation of our Site or provide services on our behalf.
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as to comply with a court order or governmental request.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of 4intheVan, our users, or the public. 

Security of your information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your data rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If you have provided consent to our use of your personal information, you may withdraw it at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this policy.

Children's privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
fourinthevantravelblog@gmail.com 

Affiliate Program Participation

The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
Mini Travellers  is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com.  As part of this Amazon Associates program, the Website will post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.

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