Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 13, 2025
Effective Date: June 13, 2025

Introduction

Caribbean Mag (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Caribbean Mag”) operates the website caribbeanmag.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, engage with our content, or otherwise interact with our services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Site. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in surveys
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, travel stories, photos, and other content you submit
  • Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms, email correspondence, and social media interactions
  • Survey and Contest Data: Information provided when participating in surveys, contests, or promotional activities

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, search queries, referring websites
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (city/region level)
  • Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Social media platforms when you interact with our content or use social login features
  • Analytics and advertising partners
  • Travel partners and affiliate networks
  • Public databases and directories

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operations and Improvement

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our website functionality
  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Conduct research and analytics to improve our services

Communication and Marketing

  • Send newsletters, travel tips, and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Respond to inquiries, comments, and customer service requests
  • Notify you about updates to our policies or services
  • Send relevant travel deals and destination information

Legal and Business Purposes

  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
  • Protect our rights and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Facilitate business transfers or acquisitions
  • Enforce our terms of service and policies

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to receive marketing communications or participate in optional activities
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate our website, improve our services, and conduct business operations
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide services you’ve requested
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers and Business Partners

We work with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf:

  • Email Marketing Platforms: To send newsletters and promotional emails
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, social media analytics tools
  • Advertising Partners: To display relevant advertisements
  • Travel Partners: Hotels, tour operators, and booking platforms when you express interest in their services
  • Technical Service Providers: Web hosting, content delivery networks, security services

Affiliate and Advertising Networks

  • Travel booking platforms and tour operators featured in our content
  • Advertising networks that help us display relevant ads
  • Affiliate marketing partners (see our Affiliate Disclosure for details)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests
  • Protect our rights, safety, or property
  • Investigate fraud, security issues, or violations of our terms
  • Protect the safety and rights of our users and the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

International Data Transfers

Caribbean Mag is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

For users in the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Other appropriate safeguards as required by law

Your Privacy Rights

All Users

  • Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Communication Preferences: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Additional Rights for EU Users (GDPR)

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Automated Decision-Making: Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know: Detailed information about our data collection and sharing practices
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Non-Discrimination: Protection against discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We use:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics) Advertising Cookies: To display relevant advertisements Social Media Cookies: To enable social sharing features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors influencing retention periods include:

  • The nature and purpose of data collection
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • The need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
  • Your preferences and consent choices

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including travel booking sites, hotels, and tour operators. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying prominent notices on our Site

Your continued use of our Site after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Caribbean Mag
Email: privacy@caribbeanmag.com
Website: https://caribbeanmag.com/contact

For users in the European Union, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our data processing practices.

Data Protection Officer (for EU inquiries):
Email: dpo@caribbeanmag.com

Regional Compliance Information

European Union (GDPR)

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). EU users have additional rights as outlined in the “Your Privacy Rights” section above.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

For California residents, we provide additional disclosures about our data practices:

Categories of Personal Information Collected: Identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, geolocation data, and inferences.

Categories of Sources: Directly from you, automatically through website use, and from third-party partners.

Business Purposes: As outlined in the “How We Use Your Information” section.

Sale or Sharing: We may share information with advertising partners for personalized advertising purposes. You can opt out using our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link.

We do not sell personal information of consumers under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization.

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand your privacy rights and our data practices. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.