PRIVACY POLICY & GDPR COMPLIANCE

GENERAL

The use of the electronic pages and services provided to the visitor/user by the Velvet Blue Tour & Transfer website, owned by “Velvet Blue Tour & Transfer” (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), requires your unconditional agreement with this Privacy Policy regarding the protection of personal data. Therefore, visitors and users are encouraged to read this policy carefully before using the website and its services. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should refrain from using the website and its content.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically in accordance with applicable legislation or industry developments. Any modifications will become effective upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

We collect and process personal data only when necessary and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. We do not sell, rent, distribute, or disclose personal data to third parties without a lawful basis. Users under the age of 16 must obtain parental or guardian consent before using the services of this website.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

This website is designed and operated in compliance with applicable European and national data protection legislation, including:

1. EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC (DPD)
2. EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679

DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

This website may collect and process personal information for the purpose of improving user experience, responding to inquiries, managing booking requests, and maintaining the security and functionality of the website.

WEBSITE TRAFFIC MONITORING

Like most websites, we use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and user interaction. This allows us to better understand visitor behavior, improve website performance, and enhance the services we provide.

The information collected may include geographical location, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited. These analytics do not personally identify visitors. Google acts as a third-party data processor and processes such information in accordance with its own privacy policies and applicable legislation.

CONTACT FORMS AND EMAIL COMMUNICATION

When you contact us through a contact form or email link, the information you provide is used solely for communication purposes and to respond to your inquiry or service request.

Communications are transmitted using secure protocols designed to protect data during transmission. We do not sell or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.

COOKIES

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help improve functionality, enhance user experience, and enable certain website features.

TYPES OF COOKIES

SESSION COOKIES

Temporary cookies that remain active only during your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser.

PERSISTENT COOKIES

Cookies that remain stored on your device for a defined period after your browsing session ends, allowing websites to remember preferences and settings.

FIRST-PARTY COOKIES

Cookies placed directly by this website to support functionality, navigation, and user experience.

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Cookies placed by external service providers such as analytics platforms, social media networks, or embedded content providers.

COOKIES ON THIS WEBSITE AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information regarding cookies and how to manage them, please visit: www.aboutcookies.org

GOOGLE ANALYTICS COOKIES

Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information. This information is used exclusively to improve website performance and user experience.

More information: Google Analytics Privacy Information

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

COOKIES FROM VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS

Embedded content from platforms such as Google, YouTube, Vimeo, or other video providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with such content.

Disabling these cookies may affect the availability or functionality of embedded videos.

COOKIES FROM SOCIAL NETWORKS

Social media platforms may place cookies on your device when you use sharing features or interact with social media content embedded on this website.

Disabling these cookies may affect the functionality of social sharing features.

WEBSITE SECURITY

All communication between this website and users’ browsers is encrypted using HTTPS and SSL/TLS technologies to protect information during transmission.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may use carefully selected third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, communication, and other operational purposes. These providers are selected with consideration for compliance with applicable privacy and data protection legislation.

DATA SECURITY AND BREACH NOTIFICATION

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will take all necessary actions required by applicable law, including notifying competent authorities and affected individuals where legally required.