Privacy Policy

RestlessBackpacker.com is committed to protecting and preserving the privacy of its visitors. Outlined below is the information you need to know about the data we collect from our visitors, how we do it, how we use it, and how we protect it.

By continuing to use RestlessBackpacker.com, you implicitly agree to our privacy policy. If you do not, you may not continue to visit this website anymore.

The Information We May Collect from You

Below is the information we may collect from you:

  • Name;
  • Contact information, such as email address;
  • Demographic information;
  • Technical information, such as an anonymised version of your IP, browser type and version, and operating system;
  • Information about your visit, such as the pages you visit, the length of your sessions, how you got to our website, what you click on, and the page response time;
  • Other information you may share with us through our website.

Please note that the only personally identifiable information RestlessBackpacker.com collects from its users is the name and email address you use when you leave a comment or contact us via email or contact form. If you do not wish to provide your real name or primary email address, you can use an alias and a disposable email address.

RestlessBackpacker.com collects any other information anonymously, and it cannot be linked to the information that identifies you as an individual.

How We May Use the Information We Collect from You

The information you supply to us or the information we automatically collect about you may be used to:

  • Keep an internal record;
  • Provide you with any information you request from us;
  • Improve our website to ensure the content is presented in an effective way;
  • Offer relevant, customized content;
  • Administer our website, such as for troubleshooting purposes;
  • For auditing purposes.

How We Use Cookies

RestlessBackpacker.com uses cookies and other tracking technologies to distinguish you from other visitors of our website. Cookies not only help us improve your experience on this website, such as being able to show you personalized content and targeted ads, but also allow us to improve our site. By browsing RestlessBackpacker.com, you consent to the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Please note that you can disable RestlessBackpacker.com or third-party cookies by changing your browser settings.

RestlessBackpacker.com uses the following types of cookies:

  • First party cookies. These cookies are created by the website the user is visiting and they are allowed in every Web browser by default. If you choose to disable these cookies, our website could no longer keep track of your activity as you move from page to page, but you may not be able to enjoy the same functionality.
  • Third party cookies. This type of cookie is created by a different website than the one you’re currently visiting. By default, they are allowed by a Web browser, and are mostly used by advertisers. They can, however, be blocked.
  • Secure cookies. A type of HTTP cookie, these cookies have Secure attribute set that protect the cookie’s confidentiality.

RestlessBackpacker.com uses a plugin to inform its users about the types of cookies this website uses. The form will only be shown once, when you first access this website. You can customize what types of cookies you want to accept by selecting the options you’re most comfortable with. Learn more about how Google uses cookies.

Advertising

This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://www.cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

Security

RestlessBackpacker.com is committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have put in place suitable electronic and managerial procedures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of the information we collect online.

User Rights

Every user has certain rights with respect to the personal information shared with RestlessBackpacker.com:

  • Access to their personal data.
  • Modification of their personal data upon request.
  • Object at any time to the processing of their personal data.
  • Have their personal data erased upon request.
  • Restrict the processing of their personal data upon request.
  • Withdraw any consent previously provided.
  • Stop receiving marketing communications.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights please contact us. Please note that some requests may require you to verify your identity.

Third-Party Links

Some content on our website may contain links to and from third-party websites. If you choose to follow links to any of these websites, do note that these websites have their own privacy policies and terms of use. Consequently, we take no responsibility or liability for any of these policies. Please check the policies of third-party websites before you submit any information to these websites.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Please note that the current information presented on this page is subject to change to comply with any new local or international regulations. If you continue to use our website, we encourage you to revisit this page from time to time to stay up to date with recent updates. For any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@restlessbackpacker.com.

Last updated: April 2023