Privacy and Cookie Policy

Latest Update: January 7, 2026

Travelhapp.com provides an independent online travel guide to Colombia based on my personal experience and research. 

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is processed when you visit this website.

CONTENTS
  1. Data Controller
  2. Collected Data
  3. Cookie Policy
  4. How Your Data Is Used
  5. Third-Party Services and Links
  6. Legal Basis for Processing Data
  7. Data Retention
  8. Your Privacy Rights
  9. Data Security
  10. Policy Updates
  11. Contact

1. Data Controller

The data controller, within the meaning of the Colombian Data Protection Law (Ley 1581 de 2012) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is the owner/operator of Travelhapp.com.

Residence: Colombia.
Contact: travelhapp@gmail.com

2. Collected Data​

2.1 Data You Provide

This website does not offer user accounts, contact forms, or newsletters and does not actively request personal data from visitors.

If you contact me directly (for example, by email, messenger or social media), the information you provide will be used solely to respond to your request.

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, limited technical data may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address (processed in anonymized or truncated form where possible)
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Language and device preferences

This data is processed in aggregated form and is not used to personally identify visitors.

2.3 Information from Affiliate Partners

This website contains affiliate links. If you make a booking or purchase through such links, I may receive anonymized information (such as the service booked and time of booking) for commission tracking purposes. This information does not identify you personally.

3. Cookie Policy

3.1 Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure the technical operation of the website, analyze usage, and remember preferences. Cookies are only used where legally permitted and, where required, based on your consent.

3.2 Types of Cookies Used

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for basic website functionality
  • Statistics cookies – used to analyze aggregated website usage
  • Preference cookies – used to remember language or display settings
  • Marketing cookies – used by affiliate partners to track referrals

3.3 Cookie Consent

Cookie preferences are managed through a consent banner provided by the Complianz Cookie Consent tool. You can accept or decline optional cookies at any time from the web page footer or here:

You may also disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may affect website functionality.

4. How Your Data is Used

Data is processed solely for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring the technical operation, security, and stability of this website
  • Analyzing aggregated website usage statistics in order to improve content and performance
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations

5. Third-Party Services and Links

To operate and maintain this website and to provide relevant content and functionality, selected third-party services may be used. These services support website hosting, analytics, content management, social media integration, and the linking of external resources.

Some third-party providers may process personal data outside of Colombia or the European Union.

I assume no responsibility for the privacy policies or data protection practices of third-party services or external websites. This Privacy Policy does not override the policies of third-party providers.

Overview of third-party services:

  1. Host Europe (Webhosting)
  2. Social Media Platforms
  3. Google Services
  4. WordPress (Content Management)
  5. WordPress Plugins
  6. 3rd-Party & Affiliate Links

5.1 Host Europe (Web Hosting)

This website is hosted by Host Europe. As part of the hosting service, technical data such as IP addresses, server log files, access times, and requested pages may be processed. This processing is necessary to ensure the technical operation, security, and stability of the website.

Host Europe Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Profiles are maintained on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest to share content and increase visibility. When visiting these platforms or interacting with embedded sharing functions, personal data may be processed by the respective platform providers.

I have no influence over the scope and further use of data processed by these platforms. Data processing is governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.

Privacy related links:

5.3 Google Services

This website uses services provided by Google Ireland Limited, including Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Google Maps, and Google Fonts.

  • Google Analytics analyzes aggregated website usage through cookies and may process IP addresses in anonymized form.
  • Google Tag Manager manages tracking codes.
  • Google Search Console monitors search performance.
  • Google Maps displays location content.
  • Google Fonts are used for consistent typography.

Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Search Console and Maps may process personal data such as IP addresses, usage data, and technical device information. Data may be transferred to third countries, including the United States. Where applicable, such transfers are based on appropriate safeguards, including participation in the  EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Google Fonts are hosted locally, meaning no data is transmitted to Google when pages are loaded.

 

Privacy related links:

5.4 WordPress (Content Management)

This website is built using WordPress, a content management system that provides the technical framework for publishing and managing website content.

WordPress itself does not independently process personal data of website visitors. Any personal data processing occurs only through specific website features or plugins described in this Privacy Policy.

Further information on WordPress data protection practices can be found here: WordPress Privacy Policy.

5.5 WordPress Plugins

Selected WordPress plugins are used for website functionality, performance optimization, multilingual content, SEO, and legal compliance (cookie consent).

Plugins used include: Polylang, Rank Math SEO, WP-Optimize, Elementor and related addons, and Complianz Cookie Consent. These plugins process only the data necessary for their respective functions.

Detailed privacy policies for each plugin are available through their respective providers:

5.6 3rd-Party & Affiliate Links

This website contains links to external websites with additional information, as well as links to affiliate partners (including hotel and tour booking platforms). When you visit these sites, their own privacy policies apply.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and commissions. Read my Affiliate Disclosure.

⁣⁣6. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Personal data is processed only where legally permitted. The legal bases include:

  • Legitimate interests, in particular to operate, secure, and improve this website and analyze its usage.
  • Consent, where required, for example for cookies or optional third-party services.
  • Legal obligations, where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

No contractual relationship with users is established through this website.

7. Data Retention​

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or to comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR (EU) and Colombian Law 1581 of 2012, users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right to information about how personal data is processed
  • Right of access to personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), where legally applicable
  • Right to restrict or object to processing, in certain circumstances
  • Right to data portability, where applicable
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing

No automated decision-making or profiling is carried out on this website.

Supervisory authority (Colombia): Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC). EU residents may contact their local data protection authority.

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes the use of SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.

Despite these measures, no method of data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. Any significant changes will be published on this website.

11. Contact

For questions or requests regarding personal data processing, please contact me at travelhapp@gmail.com.

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