Last Updated: 14 September 2026 Effective Date: 14 September 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Explore Beyond The Map (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit https://explorebeyondthemap.com (the “Service”).

Business contact information: Explore Beyond The Map Email: in**@*****************ap.com

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Name and email address (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment)
  • Any information you voluntarily submit through a contact form

Information collected automatically

When you visit our Service, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages
  • Cookie and advertising identifiers (see Section 4)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Respond to comments, questions, and contact requests
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opted in)
  • Analyze site traffic and usage trends
  • Serve and measure advertising, including personalized ads (see Section 5)
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Advertising partners, including Google AdSense and other ad networks, to serve and measure advertising (see Section 5).
  • Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our Service.
  • Legal authorities, where required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
  • A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Service uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) to operate the site, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and serve relevant advertising.

For full details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Advertising — Google AdSense and Third-Party Vendors

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google and other third-party vendors, including ad networks, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this and other websites.

  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
  • You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
  • We may work with additional third-party advertising companies now or in the future; their use of cookies is subject to their own privacy policies.

Advertising partners we use, or may use, include but are not limited to:

  • Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager
  • Google Analytics

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, legal, or reporting requirements). Aggregated or anonymized data that no longer identifies you may be retained indefinitely.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at in**@*****************ap.com.

For EU/EEA/UK Visitors (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, our legal bases for processing include your consent, our legitimate interests (e.g., operating and improving the Service, security), and compliance with legal obligations.

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including for cross-context behavioral advertising). We do not sell personal information for money. To exercise your rights, email in**@*****************ap.com or use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link if provided on the site’s cookie consent tool.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., booking platforms, social media, tour operators). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: in**@*****************ap.com Address: [Full legal business address]