Privacy Policy

maraisandy collects personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. This includes information submitted through our contact forms (such as your name, email address, and message content), newsletter subscription forms (your email address and optional name), and any other forms or interactive features on our site. In addition to information you provide directly, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit maraisandy.pro. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, click patterns, and device information (such as screen resolution and device type). This technical data is collected through server logs, cookies, and similar tracking technologies. We may also collect anonymized usage analytics through third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content, which hotel comparisons are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or government identification numbers through our website.

The personal and technical data we collect is used for several clearly defined purposes. First, we use contact form submissions to respond to your inquiries, hotel comparison requests, partnership proposals, and feedback. Second, we use email addresses provided through our newsletter subscription to send you editorial updates, new hotel comparisons, seasonal travel guides, and curated luxury hotel recommendations. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the link provided in every email. Third, we use anonymized technical and usage data to analyze website traffic patterns, understand content preferences, optimize site performance, improve navigation and user experience, and inform our editorial calendar. Fourth, we may use aggregated, non-personally-identifiable data for internal reporting, audience insights shared with advertising partners (never including personal details), and to demonstrate the reach and engagement of our platform. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. Any data sharing with third parties is limited to the service providers described in the Third-Party Services section below and is governed by strict data processing agreements.

Your personal data is stored on secure servers operated by our hosting provider, which maintains industry-standard physical and digital security measures including encrypted data transmission, firewalled server environments, and regular security audits. Contact form submissions and newsletter subscription data are stored in our content management system and email marketing platform, respectively, both of which employ encryption at rest and in transit. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically, contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months to allow for follow-up communication and to maintain a record of reader inquiries. Newsletter subscription data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed; upon unsubscription, your email address is removed from our active mailing list within 30 days, though anonymized records of past email engagement may be retained for analytics purposes. Technical and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools is typically retained for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized. If you request deletion of your personal data, we will process your request within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations that may require us to retain certain records.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have a number of rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include the right to access the personal data we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data, the right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements), the right to restrict or object to certain types of data processing, the right to data portability (receiving your data in a structured, commonly used format), and the right to withdraw consent for data processing activities based on your consent. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights under the GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA respectively. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] with a clear description of your request. We will verify your identity before processing any data rights request and will respond within 30 days. If we are unable to fulfill your request due to legal obligations or legitimate business interests, we will explain the reasons in our response. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data rights have been violated.

maraisandy uses a limited number of third-party services to operate our website and deliver our content effectively. These services may process certain personal or technical data on our behalf, and each is governed by its own privacy policy and our data processing agreements. Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized website usage data, including page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user demographics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Email Marketing Platform: We use a third-party email marketing service to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send editorial communications. This service stores your email address and tracks email open rates and click-through rates to help us optimize our content. Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted on servers provided by a reputable hosting company that maintains strict security standards and data processing agreements compliant with applicable privacy regulations. Advertising Partners: We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page. We regularly review our third-party service providers to ensure they maintain adequate data protection standards.

maraisandy takes the security of your personal data seriously and implements a range of technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure all data transmitted between your browser and our servers, ensuring that information you submit through contact forms and newsletter subscriptions is protected in transit. Our hosting environment is protected by enterprise-grade firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security patches. Access to personal data within our organization is restricted to authorized team members who require it to perform their specific job functions, and all team members are trained on data protection best practices. We conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential risks. Our third-party service providers are contractually required to maintain equivalent security standards. Despite these measures, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable legal requirements, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

maraisandy is a luxury hotel comparison and travel editorial platform designed for adult audiences. Our content, services, and features are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. Parents or guardians who believe that their child may have provided personal information to maraisandy are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] so that we can investigate and take appropriate action. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities and to educate them about the importance of not sharing personal information on websites without parental consent. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal information through our website, including through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or any other interactive features.

maraisandy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, the services we offer, legal requirements, or industry best practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email if you are a newsletter subscriber. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Your continued use of maraisandy.pro after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may discontinue your use of our website and request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. For significant policy changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect, giving you adequate time to review the changes and exercise your rights if desired. Previous versions of this policy are available upon request.