Privacy Policy | Sail Halong

1) Who we are

sailhalong.com publishes editorial travel guides and links to third-party booking providers. We do not sell cruises directly and we do not process payments on this website.

Contact: contact@sailhalong.com

2) What data we collect

We don’t ask you to create an account and we don’t collect payment details on this website. In general, we do not collect information that directly identifies you (such as your name, phone number, or postal address) unless you choose to contact us by email.

Like most websites, we automatically receive limited technical and usage information when you browse the site. This can include:

Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time on page, clicks, referral source).
Device and browser data (e.g., browser type, operating system, language settings).
Approximate location (e.g., country/city-level signals derived from your device or network).
Cookie and similar identifiers used for analytics and affiliate attribution.
Email address and message content only if you contact us directly by email.

3) Cookies, analytics, and measurement

We use analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content. This site uses Google Analytics (GA4) via the Google tag (gtag.js).

Analytics may set cookies or use similar technologies. Depending on your settings and region, Google may process data as described in Google’s documentation and policies.

4) Affiliate links and third-party providers

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and book through a provider (for example, GetYourGuide), we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate and provider partners may use cookies or tracking parameters to attribute bookings. This site also loads a third-party tracking script used for affiliate attribution.

When you click an affiliate link, you’ll be taken to a third-party website. Their privacy practices and terms apply there, not ours. We recommend reviewing the provider’s privacy policy before booking.

5) Embedded widgets

Some pages may include embedded widgets (such as a booking widget). Embedded content can behave like you visited the provider’s site, potentially collecting data via cookies or similar technologies.

6) How we use data

To maintain, secure, and improve the website.
To understand content performance (analytics).
To attribute affiliate referrals (where applicable).
To respond to messages sent to our contact email.

7) Data sharing

We may share data with service providers that help us operate the site (analytics and affiliate attribution providers). We do not sell your personal information.

8) International transfers

Our service providers may process data in countries other than where you live. Where required, providers use safeguards designed to protect personal data in cross-border transfers.

9) Data retention

We retain analytics data for as long as it’s useful for understanding site performance (subject to provider settings). If you email us, we may retain the correspondence as needed to respond and keep basic records.

10) Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, delete, or correct personal data, or to object to certain processing. You can also:

Use browser controls to block or delete cookies.
Use privacy-focused browser modes or extensions.
Contact us to request information or deletion of data we may hold (typically email correspondence).

11) Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the site, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

12) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect changes.

Questions?

Email us at contact@sailhalong.com.

Note: This page is a general template and not legal advice. If you need jurisdiction-specific compliance (e.g., GDPR/UK GDPR, ePrivacy), consider reviewing with a qualified professional.