PERSONAL DATA USAGE AND PROTECTION POLICY
Effective Date: 1 April 2026
Website: https://themaldivesspecialoffers.com/
This Personal Data Usage and Protection Policy explains how The Maldives Special Offers handles personal data collected through the website.
1. Purpose
We are committed to using personal data responsibly, fairly, and only for legitimate purposes connected with operating, promoting, protecting, and improving the website and its services.
2. Personal Data We May Process
Depending on your interaction with the website, we may process:
- name;
- email address;
- phone number, where provided;
- travel inquiry details and preferences;
- communications sent through forms or messages;
- IP address;
- browser and device information;
- usage, click, and browsing data;
- marketing preference information.
3. How Personal Data May Be Used
We may use personal data for the following purposes:
- responding to inquiries and requests;
- sharing relevant inquiries with hotels, resorts, guesthouses, or other travel partners where necessary;
- providing travel offers, updates, and marketing communications;
- operating and improving the website;
- monitoring performance, user experience, and digital campaigns;
- maintaining security and preventing misuse;
- complying with legal and regulatory obligations;
- protecting our legitimate business interests.
4. Data Handling Principles
We aim to handle personal data according to the following principles:
- personal data should be collected only where reasonably necessary;
- personal data should be used only for clear and relevant purposes;
- personal data should be kept as accurate as reasonably possible;
- access should be limited to authorized persons and service providers;
- personal data should be protected through reasonable security measures;
- personal data should not be retained longer than reasonably necessary.
5. Consent and User Choice
Where appropriate, we rely on your consent, such as when you subscribe to a newsletter, submit an inquiry, or agree to receive marketing communications.
You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time through the unsubscribe option in emails or by contacting us through the website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior lawful processing.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
Personal data may be shared only where reasonably necessary, including with:
- accommodation providers or travel partners relevant to your inquiry;
- technology providers supporting hosting, analytics, forms, CRM, newsletters, or website operations;
- affiliate, advertising, or tracking partners where relevant;
- professional advisers;
- authorities or regulators where required by law or necessary to protect our rights.
We do not knowingly sell personal data to third parties.
7. Security Measures
We apply reasonable safeguards to protect personal data, which may include:
- access controls;
- password-protected systems;
- secure hosting environments;
- limited access to submitted information;
- monitoring and technical measures designed to reduce unauthorized access or misuse.
Despite these measures, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Retention and Deletion
Personal data will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, compliance, security, or record-keeping purposes.
Where data is no longer required, we may delete, anonymize, or securely archive it.
9. Cross-Border Processing
Some service providers used to operate this website may process data outside the Maldives. By using the website and submitting information, you understand that such international processing may occur where necessary for website functionality, communication, analytics, and digital services.
10. Data Requests
You may request, where appropriate:
- access to personal data you have submitted;
- correction of inaccurate data;
- deletion of data;
- withdrawal from marketing communications.
Requests may be made through the contact options available on the website. Reasonable verification may be required before action is taken.
11. Data Breach Response
If we become aware of a personal data security incident, we will assess it and take reasonable steps to contain it, investigate it, reduce potential harm, and take any further action considered appropriate under the circumstances.
12. Policy Updates
This Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version published on the website will apply from its effective date.
13. Contact
For questions about personal data usage and protection, please use the contact options available on:
https://themaldivesspecialoffers.com/