– Advecore Effective Date: May 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Advecore is a platform that enables third-party tour providers (“Organizers”) to publish listings of tours and travel experiences. We are not a travel agency and do not sell or manage bookings directly. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or communicate with us.
2. Scope and Responsibilities
- Data Controller: Advecore (Poland)
- Data Processors: Hosting providers, analytics providers, CRM/email platforms
- Applies to: Visitors and registered Organizers
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
- Account Details: Username, password, billing address, language preferences
- Payment Information: Monthly subscription payments (processed by external providers)
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, page visits
- Cookies and Tracking: Behavioral and location-based cookies if consent is granted
4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. for marketing cookies)
- Our legitimate interest (platform operation, analytics)
- Fulfillment of contractual obligations (with Organizers)
- Legal obligations (compliance with tax or fraud regulations)
5. How We Use Your Data
- To register and manage Organizer accounts
- To collect subscription payments
- To analyze performance and improve services
- To send important service updates
- To respond to legal or law enforcement requests
6. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
- Remember session preferences
- Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Deliver personalized content You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner or browser settings.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We only share it with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- Hosting providers
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Authorities, if legally required
We are not responsible for the content or personal data published in listings by Organizers (e.g. images, descriptions, pricing). Organizers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws regarding the content they upload.
8. International Data Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g. to US-based tools), we ensure safeguards via:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Data Processing Agreements
9. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or delete your data
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority
Contact us at: [email protected] to exercise your rights.
10. Retention
We retain your data:
- For as long as your account is active
- As required by law (e.g. for accounting)
- Until you request deletion (unless legally restricted)
11. Children’s Data
Advecore does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16. Listings must not contain children’s personal data.
12. Updates
We may update this Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be available on our website.