Updated Date: July 22, 2025
Welcome to Findestinations.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us. Our site is a travel blogging platform operated by Nandan Sadana and is registered in India. We adhere strictly to applicable data protection laws, including India’s Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable international privacy laws like the GDPR and CCPA.
Website: https://findestinations.com Address: Office No. 101, Raheja Classic, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India
Owner: Nandan Sadana
Affiliate Manager: Rob Catmull
Director – Affiliate, Product and Content: Farheen Syed
Finance Manager: Pranav Vashisht
Contact: Email: collaborate@findestinations.com
Phone: +91-8750421719 / +971-564361583
Contact Form: https://findestinations.com/contact/
This policy applies globally to all visitors and users of our services, whether located in India, the United States, Canada, Australia, the European Union, or elsewhere. It governs the personal information collected via our website, third-party services, email communications, affiliate links, and other channels directly linked to our site.
We collect various types of personal and non-personal data through multiple channels.
Name
Email address (newsletters, inquiries, collaborations)
Phone number
Information you provide through forms, surveys, contests, or promotions
Any other personal details you disclose through direct communications
IP address
Geolocation data (approximate city and country)
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
Date and time of your visits
Behavioral tracking through cookies and analytics
Session cookies
Persistent cookies
Analytical cookies
Preference cookies
Marketing and advertising cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. For more detailed information on cookies, refer to our Cookies Policy.
We collect and use your information to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
Send newsletters (with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries
Improve our website functionality, user experience, and security
Conduct research and analysis to enhance our content and services
Manage relationships with affiliate partners
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities
Enforce our terms, conditions, and policies
Subscribing to our newsletter enables us to send you:
Travel blogs and articles
Promotional offers and updates
Industry news and relevant content
You can unsubscribe at any time:
Via links provided in our emails
Through our unsubscribe page: https://findestinations.com/unsubscribe-newsletter
By emailing collaborate@findestinations.com
We process your data under the following legal grounds:
Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
Legitimate Interests (e.g., analytics, fraud prevention)
Performance of a Contract (e.g., responding to your inquiries)
Legal Obligation (compliance with applicable laws)
We collaborate with trusted third-party service providers:
Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
Email marketing platforms for newsletters
Affiliate marketing networks for commission tracking
These third parties only process your data as necessary to deliver these services and under strict confidentiality obligations.
Our site uses affiliate links. Clicking on these links may redirect you to third-party websites. Those sites have independent privacy policies, and we hold no responsibility for their practices.
We share your data only when necessary:
Service providers for operational purposes
Legal authorities upon lawful requests
Affiliate networks for tracking legitimate referrals
We do not sell your personal information.
We implement appropriate measures to protect your information:
SSL encryption
Secure servers with limited access
Regular security audits
Staff training on data protection
Despite these efforts, no online transmission or storage is fully secure.
Your data may be stored and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, European Union, and Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.
We retain your data:
As long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy
Until you request deletion or unsubscribe
To comply with legal retention requirements
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Right of access, rectification, erasure
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge complaints with data protection authorities
Right to know what personal data is collected
Right to delete your data
Right to opt-out of data sale (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination
To exercise your rights, contact collaborate@findestinations.com with the subject: “Data Privacy Request.”
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us immediately.
We review and update this policy regularly to reflect changes in law and best practices. The most recent version is always available on this page. Last updated: July 22, 2025.
For questions regarding this policy: Email: collaborate@findestinations.com
Phone: +91-8750421719 / +971-564361583
Contact Form: https://findestinations.com/contact/
Web Forms: Through newsletter sign-ups, contact forms, and surveys.
Email Communications: When you contact us via email, your email address and the content of your communication are stored.
Analytics Tools: Google Analytics, cookies, and server logs gather data on your interactions with our website.
Social Media Interactions: Data shared through social media plugins or links.
Affiliate Networks: Tracking systems used by affiliate partners collect interaction data.
Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions.
Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance.
Cookies may be managed through your browser’s settings.
Regular data backups
Firewall protection
Secure coding practices
Employee access restrictions
Incident response protocols
Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until opt-out
Contact Form Entries: Retained for business purposes for up to 2 years
Analytics Data: Retained for analysis for up to 36 months
Transaction Data (affiliate tracking): Retained per affiliate partner requirements
Google Analytics
Mailchimp (or other email service providers)
Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, etc.)
These partners comply with relevant data protection laws and contractual obligations.
We follow recognized security standards such as:
ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management
OWASP best practices for web security
PCI-DSS for any payment-related data (though we do not directly handle payment processing)
EU-US Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
Data processing agreements with all relevant partners
We conduct regular risk assessments to:
Identify vulnerabilities
Improve response mechanisms
Ensure compliance with evolving legal standards
In case of a data breach:
Users will be notified within 72 hours where required by law
Authorities will be notified according to jurisdictional requirements
Internal reviews will address causes and prevention
We ensure:
Clear opt-in mechanisms
Easy withdrawal of consent
Transparent communication about changes to preferences
Contact us directly via collaborate@findestinations.com
EU residents: Contact your Data Protection Authority
California residents: Contact California Attorney General
“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
“Processing” means any operation on personal data, including collection, use, storage, and deletion.
“Controller” means the entity determining purposes and means of processing.
“Processor” means the entity processing data on behalf of the controller.
UK GDPR Rights (post-Brexit)
Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
Canada’s PIPEDA regulations
Profiling: Limited profiling for content relevance
Automated Decision-Making: Not applicable
Cross-Device Tracking: Conducted through cookies where applicable
COPPA compliance for US
Specific parental consent measures
Deletion upon parental request
Reviewed annually
Updated for regulatory changes or operational needs
Available in English
Translations upon request
Readable, clear formatting
Documentation of data processing activities
Logs of data access and changes
Incident reports
Email: collaborate@findestinations.com
Phone: +91-8750421719 / +971-564361583
Contact Form: https://findestinations.com/contact/
We are committed to protecting your privacy as you explore the world through our content.
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