Privacy Policy

Last updated: Nov 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Islands of the Indian Ocean (“we”, “our”, “the website”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this site.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information you voluntarily provide

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, such as:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Information submitted through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups

b. Automatically collected information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites

This is collected through standard analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

c. Cookies

We may use cookies to:

• Improve site performance
• Understand user behaviour
• Personalise your browsing experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Improve website content and functionality
• Analyse traffic and user behaviour
• Send newsletters (only if you opt in)
• Provide relevant content and recommendations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools that collect data to help operate the website, including:

• Google Analytics
• Advertising or affiliate networks
• Email service providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

4. Affiliate Links

Some pages may contain affiliate links.

If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use tracking tools (such as cookies) to verify referrals.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:

• Loss
• Misuse
• Unauthorised access

However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

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

• Request access to personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to incorrect data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for email communications

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

7. External Links

Our website contains links to other websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us by completing the contact form at this link.