Welcome to Holiday Escape Hub. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our blog.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
Holiday Escape Hub is a Canadian-based travel and lifestyle blog. Our website address is: holidayescapehub.com.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our site:
- Contact Information (such as your name and email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- Usage Data (including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited)
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies (see Section 6)
We only collect personal information when it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of providing a service or information you request.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your messages or inquiries
- Send newsletters and blog updates if you’ve subscribed
- Improve our content, design, and user experience
- Understand visitor preferences and site performance using analytics tools
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Consent
We will seek your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. Consent may be express or implied, depending on the context and sensitivity of the information.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our site or conduct analytics, including:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, if used)
- Web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Web hosting providers
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the services we have contracted them to provide.
6. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect aggregate data. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors use our site.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain site functionalities.
We also use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google may store your data on servers located outside Canada. You can opt out by using Google’s Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights and Choices
As a user based in Canada, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Withdraw your consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated
9. Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to third-party websites or services. Once you leave our site, we are no longer responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we’ve unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
