Last Updated: March 24, 2024

Welcome to The Happy Traveler, a website devoted to sharing travel experiences, food, and entertainment from around the world. This Privacy Policy outlines how The Happy Traveler (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information from our users (“you” or “your”). By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Basic Personal Identifiers: Such as your name, email address, and contact information when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.
• Device and Online Identifiers: Including your IP address, browser type, and operating system when you visit our site.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click.
• Location Information: We may collect information about your location if you choose to share it with us for personalized content.

How We Collect Information

Your information is collected through:

• Direct Interactions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us for inquiries, or participate in our surveys and promotions.
• Automated Technologies: As you navigate through our website, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage and preference information.

Use of Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• Communicate with you, including sending newsletters and responding to your inquiries.
• Understand how our website is used to enhance user experience.
• For marketing purposes, with your consent, to inform you about promotions and new content that may interest you.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• To comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights and safety.
• With service providers who perform services on our behalf, under confidentiality agreements.
• If The Happy Traveler is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate personal information.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mark@thehappytraveler.ca

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You have the option to accept or refuse cookies. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Happy Traveler
32, rue de Ronsard
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2W 2N3
Canada

This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 24, 2024 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.