1. Introduction
At FarHoliday, accessible via https://farholiday.com (“we”, “us”, “our”), safeguarding the privacy of our visitors and users (“you”, “your”) is one of our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information we collect, how and why we collect it, how we may use or share it with third parties (including advertising partners such as Google), and the rights granted to you under applicable U.S. laws. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
This policy applies solely to information collected through our website and online services. It does not extend to data gathered offline or through channels other than this website, unless otherwise specified.
2. Consent
By accessing or interacting with our website, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect various categories of personal information when you use our website, including:
- Information you provide directly: such as your name, business name (if applicable), postal address, email address, and phone number when you register, subscribe or contact us.
- Details you share while contacting us: including message content, attachments, and other voluntary information.
- Technical and usage data: including your IP address, browser type and version, ISP details, timestamps, referring and exit pages, device information, operating system, pages visited, and click behaviour.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: including cookies, pixels, local storage, web beacons and similar tools used by us and third-party partners to gather browsing and usage data.
- Data from third parties: such as analytics providers, ad networks, and social platforms, where permitted by applicable law.
When personal information is requested, we will make the purpose clear at the point of collection.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected for purposes including (but not limited to):
- Operating, improving and maintaining our website and services.
- Customising your experience and optimising website performance.
- Monitoring website usage patterns and conducting analytics.
- Developing and enhancing new features, offerings, and functionalities.
- Communicating with you directly or through partners—for support, updates, newsletters, promotions (where permitted), and relevant notifications.
- Sending email communications related to accounts, support, or marketing.
- Detecting and preventing fraud, security threats or technical issues.
- Complying with legal obligations or exercising legal rights.
5. Log Files
Like most websites, FarHoliday uses log files to record certain information automatically when visitors access our site. This may include IP addresses, browser details, ISPs, timestamps, referring/exit pages, and click behaviour. This data is generally not linked to personally identifiable information unless you provide such information voluntarily.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and related technologies to store preferences, analyse site traffic, understand user activity and improve your overall experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact some features of our website.
7. Advertising & Third-Party Partners
We work with third-party ad networks, analytics providers, and advertising partners—including Google (which may use DART cookies)—to display ads, measure performance, track visits, and personalise advertising.
Google may display ads to you based on your activity on our site and other websites. You can opt out of DART cookies by visiting Google’s policies page: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Some advertisers may use their own tracking technologies (cookies, pixels, beacons) when displaying ads on our site. They may automatically receive your IP address during ad delivery. We do not control these third-party cookies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these advertising partners for more details on their practices and opt-out options.
8. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
- With service providers, contractors and partners who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer service, email delivery).
- With advertising and analytics partners to help optimise our marketing and campaign performance.
- When required by law, legal proceedings, regulatory obligations or government authorities.
- To protect the rights, property or safety of FarHoliday, our users, or others.
- With your explicit consent or at your request.
We do not sell your personal information unless required to offer a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” option under applicable laws.
9. Your Privacy Rights (USA)
While the U.S. does not currently enforce a single federal privacy law, several state laws—including California’s CCPA/CPRA—may grant you certain rights.
California residents may have the following rights:
- Right to know: to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected in the past 12 months.
- Right to delete: to request deletion of personal data we have collected, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to opt-out of sale/sharing: for cross-context behavioural advertising.
- Right to non-discrimination: for exercising privacy rights.
Additional states may provide rights such as correction, portability, and restrictions on processing.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below. Responses will be provided within required timeframes (generally within 45 days for California requests).
10. International Users / Data Transfers
If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where we operate. By using our site, you consent to these transfers. We implement safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws.
11. Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that such data has been collected, we will take immediate steps to remove it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we may act promptly. This is in accordance with COPPA regulations.
12. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We periodically review our retention practices to ensure information is not kept longer than necessary.
14. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may link to external sites operated by third parties. Once you leave FarHoliday, their privacy policies—not ours—apply. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational or technological changes. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date. Significant changes may be highlighted via email or onsite notifications, and consent will be obtained when required.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at: info@farholiday.com
