Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Hidden Weekends ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hiddenweekends.com (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Leave comments or reviews

This information may include:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Marketing: To send you promotional materials (with your consent where required)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including:

  • Email marketing platforms (for newsletter delivery)
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Hosting providers
  • Content delivery networks

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent wrongdoing or protect safety
  • Protect against legal liability

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Amazon Associates

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click on Amazon links and make purchases, we may earn commissions. Amazon may collect information about your interactions with these links.

Social Media

Our Service may contain links to social media platforms. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Our security measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers' information is retained until they unsubscribe.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@hiddenweekends.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Users

If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: