Quick Summary: GoGlobalStays uses cookies and collects limited data to improve your experience. We display ads via Google AdSense and earn commissions through affiliate links. We never sell your personal data. Read the full policy below for complete details.
1. Who We Are
GoGlobalStays ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at goglobalstays.com — a travel comparison and information platform. Our registered contact: hello@goglobalstays.com
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name and email address. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry or send travel tips you've requested.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- IP address (anonymized where required by law)
- Pages viewed, time on site, and referring URL
- Cookies and similar tracking identifiers (see Section 5)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To send newsletters you have opted into (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To measure affiliate link performance through our travel partners
- To analyze website traffic via Google Analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
🔵 Google AdSense Disclosure: This website uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC. Google may use cookies to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior across the internet.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other websites on the internet. Key points:
- Google uses the DoubleClick cookie and similar technologies to serve interest-based ads
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You can also opt out via www.aboutads.info or the NAI opt-out page
- Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Advertising Policies
- Our use of Google AdSense complies with Google AdSense Program Policies
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be shown a consent notice as required under GDPR before personalized ads are displayed.
5. Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (navigation, security)
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics — tracks page views and user behavior (anonymized). See Google's Privacy Policy
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense — used to serve relevant advertisements. These cookies track your interests to show personalized ads
- Affiliate Cookies: Set by our travel partners (Aviasales, Klook, EconomyBookings) when you click affiliate links, to track referrals and attribute commissions
- Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie consent choice and website preferences
To manage your cookie preferences, visit your browser's privacy settings or use a tool like Your Online Choices.
6. Affiliate Links Disclosure
GoGlobalStays participates in affiliate marketing programs. We have financial relationships with the following travel service providers:
- Aviasales — flight comparison and booking
- Klook — hotel and activity bookings
- EconomyBookings — car rental comparison
When you click an affiliate link on our website and complete a booking, we earn a small commission from the partner at no extra cost to you. Prices you see are the same prices you'd get booking directly with the provider. This commission revenue allows us to keep GoGlobalStays free for all users.
Our editorial content and recommendations are independent of our affiliate relationships. We do not rank or recommend products based on commission rates.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Advertising Policy
- Google Fonts — fonts loaded from Google servers
- Unsplash — images served from Unsplash CDN
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict data processing agreements)
- With advertising partners (Google AdSense) for ad delivery purposes
- When required by law, court order, or government authority
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. Analytics data is retained per Google's default retention settings (up to 26 months). You may request deletion at any time.
10. International Data Transfers
Our website is accessible worldwide. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA, including the United States. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms.
11. Your Privacy Rights
For EEA / GDPR Users
- Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookies at any time
For California (CCPA) Users
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@goglobalstays.com.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
13. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links to third-party travel booking sites and service providers. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every website you visit.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us:
- 📧 Email: hello@goglobalstays.com
- 📬 Address: GoGlobalStays, 123 Travel Street, Suite 100, New York, NY 10001
- 🌐 Contact Form: goglobalstays.com/contact.html
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.