Privacy policy

At SwissGetaways.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who We Are
SwissGetaways.com is operated by:
Parking Avenue
24 rue Saint Mathurin,
53000 Laval, France
SIRET: 804 337 517

The website is hosted in Switzerland by Infomaniak Network SA, a provider known for secure, ecological, and GDPR-compliant hosting infrastructure.

2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
a) Data you voluntarily provide:
Name and email (e.g., via newsletter sign-up or contact form)
Messages and inquiries you send us
b) Automatically collected data (via cookies and analytics):
IP address and general location
Browser and device type
Pages visited, time spent, and clicks (including outbound links)
Referring website or search engine
This data is collected anonymously or pseudonymously when possible.

3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and use your data for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
To send newsletters or updates if you opt in
To analyze website traffic and improve our content and services
To track affiliate link performance (commission reporting)
To ensure website security and detect potential misuse or attacks
We will only process personal data when we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent, our legitimate interests, or compliance with a legal obligation.

4. Cookies and Tracking Tools
SwissGetaways.com uses cookies and third-party tools to optimize performance and enhance user experience. These include:
Google Analytics – for anonymized traffic analysis
Affiliate tracking scripts – to register commissionable actions (clicks, bookings)
Essential cookies – to support site functionality (e.g., language preferences)
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time. A cookie consent banner is displayed on first visit to allow you to manage your preferences.

5. Third-Party Integrations
We use the services of trusted third parties who may process data on our behalf, including:
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Sendinblue)
Affiliate networks (e.g., Booking.com, TradeDoubler)
These providers are required to comply with GDPR or equivalent data protection regulations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites that we link to. Please consult their respective privacy policies before sharing data.

6. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data. These measures include:
Secure HTTPS encryption
Firewall and malware protection
Regular server monitoring and updates
Access restrictions to administrative areas
Despite our best efforts, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive personal information unless strictly necessary.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws. For example:
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
Contact form data: up to 12 months after final contact
Analytics data: anonymized after 14 months (Google Analytics default)

8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data
Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe)
Object to data processing under legitimate interest
Request data portability (when applicable)
File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., CNIL in France)
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert email].

9. Minors and Children
SwissGetaways.com is intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
SwissGetaways.com may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or site functionality. In the case of significant changes, a notice will be displayed on the homepage.
We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed.

11. Governing Law and Contact
This Privacy Policy is governed by French law. Any legal dispute related to the processing of personal data shall be submitted to the competent courts in Laval, France.
For all questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, please contactus.