Privacy Policy for Black Lion Tours

Last Updated: [22.02.2025]

Welcome to Black Lion Tours. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of our website. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Voluntary Submission: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via forms, or leave comments, you may provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Any additional details you choose to share.

 

b. Non-Personal Information

Automated Data: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect:

• IP addresses
• Browser type/version
• Pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 4).

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, improve, and personalize our content and services.
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
• Analyze traffic and user behavior to enhance the Site.
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense (see Section 3).
• Comply with legal obligations.

 

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3. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We partner with third-party vendors, including Google AdSense, to serve ads and analyze user activity.

Google AdSense

• Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
• Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to track interactions and display ads on our Site.
• You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

Other Third Parties

• Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior (view Google’s Privacy Policy).
• Social Media Plugins: Embedded content (e.g., social media buttons) may collect data if you interact with them.

 

4. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content and ads. This section explains how we use cookies and your choices regarding them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our Site. They help us remember your preferences, improve performance, and deliver relevant advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

We partner with third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

• Google AdSense: Uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history (learn more in our Third-Party Services section).
• Social Media Platforms: Buttons for sharing content (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) may set cookies if you interact with them.
• Embedded Content: Videos or maps embedded from third-party sites (e.g., YouTube) may use cookies.

Your Cookie Choices

You can manage or disable cookies through:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Learn how for Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
• Ad Personalization Opt-Out:
• Google Ad Settings
• NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Analytics Opt-Out:
• Google Analytics Opt-Out

Note: Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality (e.g., saved preferences, login sessions).

Consent

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR), we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us.

Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days to 2 years).

Updates to This Policy

We may update our Cookies Policy as technology or legal requirements change. Significant changes will be noted in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, email [contact@blackliontours.com].

5. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Opt out of data collection via cookies (see Section 4).
• Withdraw consent for email communications (unsubscribe links in emails).

 

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6. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For EU Users (GDPR)

• We process data lawfully and transparently.
• You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at [Contact@blackliontours.com].

For California Residents (CCPA)

• You have the right to know what personal data we collect and request its deletion.
• We do not sell your personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, and secure servers) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

 

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9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
[contact@blackliontours.com]

Additional Disclosures for Google AdSense

• Third-Party Vendors: Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads on our Site.
• Interest-Based Advertising: Ads may be tailored to your interests based on browsing history. Learn more about how Google uses data.
• Consent: By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies for ad personalization.

Category	Purpose	Examples
Essential Cookies	Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., page navigation, security).	Session cookies to keep you logged in during browsing.
Analytics Cookies	Collect anonymous data to analyze traffic and user behavior.	Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid) to track page views and referral sources.
Advertising Cookies	Used by third parties (e.g., Google AdSense) to deliver personalized ads.	Cookies to track ad performance and your interests (e.g., IDE for Google AdSense).
Preference Cookies	Remember your settings (e.g., language, region).	Cookies that store your consent preferences or display preferences.