Effective Date: 08/02/2025
Hot Tourist Spots (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://www.htspots.com (the “Website”), and use our services. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to complying with all relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to protect your rights and privacy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
1.1 Personal Identification Information
When you create an account or interact with the Website, we may collect personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if applicable)
1.2 Technical Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and platform
- Date and time of visit
- Pages visited and interactions with the Website
- Referring website or source
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use the Website. For more details on cookies, please see our Cookie Policy section below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Provide and Improve Services
- To manage and administer your account and provide personalized experiences.
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about your account or services.
- To enhance and optimize the Website’s functionality and user experience.
2.2 Marketing and Communication
- To send promotional emails or newsletters (if you have opted-in to receive them).
- To show you personalized advertisements and content based on your preferences and interactions with the Website (through services like Google AdSense).
2.3 Compliance with Legal Obligations
- To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect the rights, property, and safety of Hot Tourist Spots, our users, and third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (Under the GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide us with your personal data (e.g., when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter), we do so based on your explicit consent.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contract with you, including providing access to the Website and its features.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data for our legitimate business interests, such as improving the Website, sending marketing communications, or preventing fraud.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and provide our services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, or analytics tools). These third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities
We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., to comply with a subpoena or legal process).
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Hot Tourist Spots, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will ensure that your privacy rights are protected in such cases.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you wish to delete your account or request that we remove your data, you can contact us at the email address provided in Section 10.
6. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As a user located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:
6.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
6.2 Right to Rectification
You may request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
6.3 Right to Erasure
You may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g., when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).
6.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
6.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
6.6 Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes, or when processing is based on our legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10.
7. Security of Your Information
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that your information is secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
For information on the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: admin@htspots.com