Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29 January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how bestrankeds ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") collects, processes, and protects personal information when You ("User," "You," or "Your") access our website or services. We are committed to ensuring that Your privacy and personal data are handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Norwegian privacy regulations.

1. Data We Collect

• Information You Provide to Us: Name, email address, and contact details when signing up or making a booking. Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers). Communications, inquiries, or feedback submitted through our website or customer support.
• Information Collected Automatically: IP address, device type, browser version, and geographic location. Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on our site, and referral sources. Cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analytics. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government-issued IDs, health data, or biometric details.

2. How We Use Your Data

• Providing and improving services: Ensuring smooth booking experiences and customer support.
• Marketing and promotions: Sending relevant updates, offers, and newsletters (with opt-out options).
• Security and fraud prevention: Protecting user accounts, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring data integrity.
• Legal and compliance obligations: Fulfilling legal requirements, such as tax or business regulations.
• We do not sell, rent, or misuse personal data for unauthorized purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies to improve Your browsing experience, track website performance, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences via Your browser settings.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behavior and enhance user experience.
• Marketing Cookies: Display relevant ads and offers based on browsing history.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties We may share data with trusted third parties under strict confidentiality agreements:

• Service providers: Hosting, payment processing, and analytics tools.
• Law enforcement or regulators: When required by legal obligations or to protect Our rights.
• Business partners: If collaborating on promotions or travel experiences.
• We ensure that all third parties comply with data protection standards and handle user data securely.

5. Data Security and Storage We implement strong security measures to protect personal data, including:
• Encrypted data storage and secure servers.
• Restricted access to sensitive data for authorized personnel only.
• Regular security assessments and compliance checks.
• Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for service delivery, legal compliance, or business operations.
6. User Rights and Choices Under GDPR and Norwegian privacy laws, You have the right to:
• Access personal data stored about You.
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request deletion of Your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Restrict processing or opt out of marketing communications.
• To exercise these rights, contact Us at privacy@bestrankeds.com.
7. International Data TransfersIf data is transferred outside Australia or the EU, We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or compliance with EU-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks
8. Children’s Privacy Our services are not intended for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If You believe a child has provided personal data, please contact Us for removal.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant updates may be communicated via email or website notification.

Contact Information For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, contact Us at: privacy@bestrankeds.com