Privacy Policy

Introduction

Genius Travel Guru ("we", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

When you visit our site, we may collect the following information:

• Technical information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited
• Cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience
• Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or newsletter subscription

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience on the site
• Analyze site usage to optimize content
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Send newsletters and updates (only if you have given consent)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies Used

1. Necessary Technical Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• klaro - Stores your cookie preferences (duration: 365 days)
• Session cookies for site navigation

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) - necessary to provide the requested service.

2. Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information anonymously:

• _ga - Distinguishes users (duration: 2 years)
• _gid - Distinguishes users (duration: 24 hours)
• _ga_* - Maintains session state (duration: 2 years)

These cookies are only installed after obtaining your explicit consent through the cookie banner.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

• Through our banner: On your first visit, you'll see a banner allowing you to accept or reject analytics cookies
• Change preferences: Click on Cookie Settings in the site footer
• Through your browser: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings

Third-Party Cookies

When you use Google Analytics, Google may collect data according to its own privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics to:

• Anonymize IP addresses
• Not share data with other Google services
• Respect browser "Do Not Track" settings

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking Cookie Settings and changing your preferences. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties, except in the following cases:

• Third-party service providers who assist us in operating the site
• When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to the processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability

External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this privacy policy. We recommend checking this page regularly for any changes.

Contact

For questions or requests regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us through our contact page.