Privacy Policy

Privacy statement

This privacy policy is designed to inform users of the ExpatArrivals.com website about how we gather and use the personal information that we collect in connection with our services. We will take reasonable steps to protect user privacy consistent with the guidelines set forth in this policy and with applicable laws.

Collection of personal information

We collect personal information such as names and email addresses when you register for our forum and newsletter. This information is collected via registration forms. In addition, we use cookies as detailed in our "How we use cookies" section.

How we use cookies

Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit some websites. We use cookies to help identify your computer so we can tailor your user experience and remember where you are in the order process.

You can disable any cookies already stored on your computer, but these may stop our website from functioning properly.

Our advertising partners (specifically Google) may use cookies in order to show you relevant advertisements. We use Paypal as our payment gateway for subscription payments. They will use cookies to track your order. The following cookies are required to provide you with the best user experience and also to tell us which pages you find most interesting (anonymously).

Plug-ins

ExpatArrivals.com uses plug-ins from other organisations (such as the 'Facebook Recommend' function). These other organisations may use information about your visit to our websites on their pages. If you browse these pages while still also logged in to your account with us, the information they collect may be connected to your account on their site.

Functional cookies

This website will:

• Track the pages you visit via Google Analytics.

Targeting cookies

This website will:

• Use cookies to allow you to share pages with social networks such as Facebook. For more information on how Facebook uses information, please read their privacy policies.

This website will not:

• Share any personal information with third parties unless you specifically request this.

Data retention and deletion

We keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements). When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymise it.

Children's privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

Third-party websites

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party sites. Please read the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Your rights

You have the right to request access, correction, deletion or restriction, or to object to our processing of your personal data, and to data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal) by contacting us at [email protected].

We will respond to your request in accordance with the applicable law that governs the collection, use and protection of your personal information. Depending on where you live, you may also have rights under specific privacy laws.

Legal jurisdiction

Our website is for users across the world. We strive to comply with privacy laws and regulations applicable to all regions our users are from.

Updates to the privacy policy

We may occasionally update this privacy policy. In the event of a significant change, we will notify registered users via email.

For any general privacy questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].