Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how DarekTravel (“we”, “our”, “the Blog”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when users access the website, subscribe to the newsletter, purchase digital products, or interact with the Blog in any other way.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is the operator of DarekTravel. Contact details can be found in the Legal Notice (Impressum).

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

3.1. Data provided by users

- Email address (e.g., newsletter subscription, contact form)
- Name (optional)
- Billing information when purchasing digital products
- Any information voluntarily submitted via comments or messages

3.2. Automatically collected data

When visiting the Blog, certain data is automatically collected by the website or hosting provider, such as:

- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Referrer URL
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited

This data is used for technical functionality, security, and statistical analysis.

3.3. Cookies & tracking technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

- Improve website functionality
- Analyze user behavior
- Store preferences
- Display embedded content (e.g., maps, videos)
- Users can manage or disable cookies in their browser settings.

4. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

- To operate and improve the Blog
- To send newsletters (only with explicit consent)
- To process purchases of digital products
- To respond to inquiries
- To analyze website performance and user behavior
- To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Newsletter

If users subscribe to the DarekTravel newsletter:

- We store the email address and, if provided, the name
- Data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter
- Users can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email
- After unsubscribing, data may be stored for documentation purposes as required by law

6. Digital Products

When purchasing digital products (e‑books, guides, presets, etc.):

- Billing and payment data is processed by external payment providers
- We only receive the information necessary to fulfill the order
- Payment data (e.g., credit card numbers) is never stored by DarekTravel

7. Comments

When users leave comments:

- The comment text, name (or pseudonym), and IP address may be stored
- This helps prevent spam and misuse
- Comments are publicly visible

8. Third‑Party Services

DarekTravel may use third‑party services such as:

- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo)
- Social media plugins (e.g., Instagram, YouTube)
- Embedded maps or videos
- Payment providers for digital products
- Email marketing tools for newsletters

These services may collect data independently. Users should review the privacy policies of these providers.

9. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

10. User Rights

Users have the right to:

- Access their stored personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of their data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent (e.g., newsletter)
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability

To exercise these rights, users may contact the operator via the details in the Legal Notice.

11. External Links

DarekTravel contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third‑party sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

13. Contact

For questions regarding data protection, please refer to the contact information provided in the Legal Notice (Impressum).