Effective Date: 10-March-2025

Roaming Crew (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, https://roamingcrew.com/ (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:  

• Information You Voluntarily Submit: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, submit a contact form, or create a user profile, we collect your name and email address. If you create an account, we also collect your chosen username and password (which is hashed and stored securely).
• Information We Collect from Others: If you choose to link your Facebook, Instagram, or Google accounts to your user profile, we will receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with that account. The Website utilizes the Facebook commenting system, so your profile picture will appear if you choose to comment.  
• Automatically-Collected Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, timestamps, and links clicked.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. See our Cookie Policy [Link to Cookie Policy] for details on the types of cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Website: (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• To create and manage your account: (Legal basis: Contract)
• To send you newsletters you’ve subscribed to: (Legal basis: Consent) You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• To send you administrative communications: (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• To respond to your comments or inquiries: (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• To provide user support: (Legal basis: Contract)
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior: (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• To personalize your experience on the Website: (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• To track and measure affiliate marketing activity: (Legal basis: Contract)
• To protect, investigate, and deter unauthorized or illegal activity: (Legal basis: Legal Obligation or Legitimate Interest)

4. Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

• Service Providers: We share your IP address and website usage data with Google Analytics for website analytics. (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)
• Affiliate Networks: If you purchase through an affiliate link, we share information about the purchase with the affiliate network for commission tracking. (Legal basis: Contract)
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process. (Legal basis: Legal Obligation)
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. (Legal basis: Legitimate Interest)  

5. Data Retention

We retain newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe. We retain website usage data for 12 months. Other data is retained as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data during transmission and storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.  

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.  
• Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.  
• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain limitations.
• Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.  
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information.  

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we get to know that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.  

10. Cookie Policy

Our Cookie Policy [Link to Cookie Policy] explains the types of cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.

11. Affiliate Link Disclosure

We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn commissions when you click on affiliate links and make purchases. These links are identified where appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[Your Full Business Address (if applicable)] [Your Email Address]

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.  

14. Legal Notice

This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.