EXPLORE Fiji® is owned and published by Chew Publishing Company Pte. Limited, a registered business located in Suva, Fiji. EXPLORE Fiji is a registered trademark.
Official website: https://explorefijionline.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us. This may include when you:
- Send us an email.
- Sign up for our e-newsletter.
- Use other services offered on our website.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Pages visited and time spent on the site.
- Referring website URLs.
This information helps us improve our website and services.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or requests.
- To send newsletters, promotions, alerts, or other communications.
- To improve our website, content, and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Email Communication
From time to time, we may contact you via email to provide announcements, offers, alerts, confirmations, surveys, or other general communication. We may receive a notification when you open an email or click a link within it.
You can opt out of marketing or promotional emails at any time.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These help us analyse site usage, remember preferences, and provide relevant content.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may include embedded content such as videos or images from other websites. Interacting with this content is treated as if you visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services, including booking platforms. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
We may share your information with trusted service providers, such as email platforms, hosting providers, and analytics services. They are required to protect your information and use it only for authorised purposes.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption, limited access, and staff training.
Please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Data no longer required is securely deleted.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 or the local age of consent for data collection. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of any data collected from a child, we will delete it promptly.
10. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, respond to legal requests, or ensure the safety of users.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for processing.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant regulatory authority.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]
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