WEBSITE TERMS, PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA POLICY

Effective Date: 1 Apr 2026
Website: https://themaldivesspecialoffers.com/

Welcome to The Maldives Special Offers. This page sets out the terms governing your use of this website, together with our privacy, personal data usage, and data protection practices. By accessing or using this website, you agree to this policy in full. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. About This Website

The Maldives Special Offers is an online platform that promotes and advertises travel-related offers, accommodation promotions, holiday deals, and related content, primarily relating to hotels, resorts, guesthouses, and tourism services in the Maldives.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, this website acts only as a marketing, advertising, and information platform and is not the owner, operator, or direct provider of the hotels, resorts, guesthouses, excursions, transfers, or other travel services featured on the website.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the website.

You must not:

• use this website for any unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or misleading purpose;
• copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit any content from this website without prior written permission;
• upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its server, or any connected systems;
• submit false, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or infringing content.

3. Offers, Prices, and Availability

We aim to ensure that all offers, descriptions, prices, validity periods, and promotional details shown on this website are accurate and up to date. However:

• all offers are subject to change, withdrawal, blackout dates, availability, and final confirmation by the relevant provider;
• displayed prices may exclude taxes, service charges, green tax, transfer charges, booking fees, or other mandatory supplements unless clearly stated otherwise;
• hotel descriptions, images, facilities, inclusions, and promotional content are provided for general information only;
• errors, omissions, or outdated information may occasionally occur.

We reserve the right to correct any information on the website at any time without prior notice.

4. Bookings and Third-Party Providers

Unless expressly stated otherwise, bookings are not concluded directly with this website. Any booking, reservation, inquiry, payment, cancellation, amendment, refund, or stay arrangement is subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant hotel, resort, guesthouse, travel provider, agent, or booking platform.

We are not responsible for:

• the fulfillment of any travel service advertised on this website;
• changes made by providers to rates, inclusions, policies, or availability;
• cancellations, overbookings, disputes, service failures, delays, or refund issues relating to third-party providers;
• the acts, omissions, or performance of any hotel, resort, guesthouse, airline, transfer company, activity provider, or other third party.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, booking engines, social media pages, advertising partners, or affiliate partners. These links are provided for convenience only.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

• the content, availability, or operation of third-party websites;
• the terms, pricing, privacy practices, or security of such websites;
• any transaction or arrangement entered into between you and a third party.

Your use of third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

6. Sponsored Listings and Affiliate Relationships

Some listings, placements, or promotions on this website may be paid, sponsored, featured, or affiliate-based. This means we may receive advertising fees, commissions, referral fees, or other commercial benefits in connection with certain links, inquiries, or bookings.

Such commercial arrangements do not amount to a guarantee, endorsement, or warranty of any provider, property, or service unless expressly stated.

7. Partner-Supplied Content

Some offers, images, descriptions, pricing, or promotional information published on this website may be provided by hotels, resorts, travel businesses, or other third parties. Those third parties remain responsible for ensuring that such content is accurate, lawful, current, and not misleading.

We reserve the right to edit, reject, suspend, or remove any listing or content at our discretion.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, layout, branding, logos, graphics, design, compilations, and website content, is owned by or licensed to The Maldives Special Offers unless otherwise stated.

You may access and view the website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, modify, distribute, republish, frame, sell, or otherwise exploit any part of this website without prior written permission.

Any third-party hotel names, resort names, trademarks, logos, and brand elements remain the property of their respective owners.

9. User Submissions

If you submit an inquiry, message, review, testimonial, comment, or other content through this website, you confirm that:

• you have the right to provide that content;
• the content is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
• the content is not unlawful, defamatory, infringing, misleading, or offensive.

By submitting content, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, store, and display it for the purposes of operating the website, responding to inquiries, improving services, and related marketing purposes.

10. No Warranty

This website and all content on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content;
• uninterrupted or error-free website operation;
• the suitability of any advertised offer or travel product;
• the availability, quality, or performance of any third-party service.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Maldives Special Offers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive loss, damage, cost, or expense arising from or in connection with:

• your use of or inability to use the website;
• your reliance on any content, listing, offer, or information on the website;
• any technical issue, outage, delay, or interruption;
• any booking, payment, cancellation, refund dispute, or service issue involving a third party;
• any unauthorized access to or use of data or communications.

Nothing in this policy excludes liability where such exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Maldives Special Offers and its operators, affiliates, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of:

• your breach of this policy;
• your misuse of the website;
• your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

13. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, subscribe, submit an inquiry, request an offer, or otherwise interact with the website, we may collect:

• your name;
• your email address;
• your phone number, if provided;
• your travel preferences or inquiry details;
• any other information you voluntarily submit.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address;
• browser type and version;
• device type;
• operating system;
• referral source;
• pages viewed and time spent on the website;
• clicks, browsing behavior, and interaction data;
• cookie and tracking data.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from analytics providers, advertising partners, affiliate platforms, social media tools, or website service providers where relevant to the operation of the website.

14. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• operate, manage, and improve the website;
• respond to inquiries, requests, and messages;
• connect you with relevant hotels, resorts, guesthouses, or travel partners where your request requires it;
• send newsletters, promotions, or updates where you have subscribed or otherwise consented;
• analyze website traffic, advertising performance, and user behavior;
• maintain security and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity;
• comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

15. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive promotional content, we may send you marketing communications relating to travel offers, promotions, hotel deals, and related content.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in emails or by contacting us through the website.

16. Personal Data Usage

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.

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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information where reasonably necessary with:

• hotels, resorts, guesthouses, or travel partners relevant to your inquiry;
• website hosting providers, developers, analytics providers, CRM tools, email platforms, and similar service providers;
• affiliate or advertising partners where referral tracking is needed;
• professional advisers, legal advisers, auditors, or insurers;
• authorities or regulators where disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights.

20. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

• remember preferences;
• improve website performance and usability;
• understand visitor behavior and site traffic;
• measure campaign performance;
• support advertising and remarketing activities.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect website functionality.

21. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• responding to inquiries;
• maintaining business and communication records;
• improving website services;
• meeting legal, compliance, or dispute-resolution obligations.

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.

22. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse, or alteration.

We may apply safeguards including:

• access controls;
• password-protected systems;
• secure hosting environments;
• limited access to submitted information;
• monitoring and technical measures designed to reduce unauthorized access or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

23. International and Cross-Border Processing

Because some of our website tools, hosting services, analytics services, or digital marketing platforms may operate internationally, your data may be processed or stored 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.

24. Data Requests

You may, where appropriate, request:

• 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.

25. 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.

26. Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or booking platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or operation of those websites. You should review their privacy policies separately.

27. Children

This website is not intended for children to provide personal information without the involvement of a parent or guardian. If you believe that personal information has been submitted by a child improperly, please contact us through the website so that we can review and remove it where appropriate.

28. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any revised version becomes effective when posted on this website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated version.

29. Governing Law

This policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the Republic of Maldives.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Maldives, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

30. Contact

For any questions regarding this policy, or for privacy and personal data requests, please use the contact options available on:
https://themaldivesspecialoffers.com/