Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Scandinavianhostels.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use this website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you submit directly, such as contact details and review content. We may also collect technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device data, and usage data.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to run the site, improve performance, understand usage patterns, and support advertising features. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

3. Analytics

We may use analytics tools (for example Google Analytics or similar providers) to understand visitor behavior and improve the website. Analytics providers may process technical and usage data according to their own privacy terms.

4. Advertising (Including Google AdSense)

We may display ads from third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and identifiers to provide personalized or non-personalized ads, measure ad performance, and prevent fraud.

Where required by law, we will request consent before using cookies or technologies for personalized advertising and measurement.

5. Legal Basis and Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Sharing of Data

We may share data with service providers that help us operate the website (hosting, analytics, security, advertising). We do not sell personal data for direct monetary compensation.

8. International Transfers

Data may be processed in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

9. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us through the contact information provided on this website.