Privacy policy

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Belgiumgoo. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you visit www.belgiumgoo.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your data is handled securely and in compliance with major privacy laws, including the GDPR and CCPA.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a better travel experience.

  • Directly Provided: When you sign up for our newsletter, contact us via email, or leave a comment, we may collect your name and email address.
  • Automatically Collected: When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our pages via cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide travel guides and personalized content.
  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate via newsletters.
  • Analyze website traffic to improve our site performance.
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience.

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for the site to function properly.
  • Performance & Analytics: Help us understand which blog posts are your favorites.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by our partners to show you relevant travel deals.
  • Managing Cookies: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function perfectly as a result.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We never sell your personal data. However, we do share information with trusted partners to help us operate:

  • Service Providers: Like Google Analytics (for site stats) or Mailchimp (for newsletters).
  • Affiliate Partners: Like Booking.com or GetYourGuide, who may receive technical data if you click a link to make a booking.
  • Legal Necessity: If required by law to protect our rights or the safety of others.

6. User Rights & Choices

You have control over your data. Depending on where you live, you have the right to:

  • Access, Correct, or Delete your personal information.
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
  • Opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe.”To exercise these rights, simply email us at info@belgiumgoo.com.

7. Data Retention

We only keep your information as long as necessary.

  • Newsletters: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics: Usually anonymized and kept for a standard period (e.g., 26 months).
  • Inquiries: Kept only as long as needed to resolve your request.

8. Security Measures

Your safety is our priority. We use HTTPS encryption and secure access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

9. International Transfers

As a global website, your data may be processed in countries outside of your own. When we transfer data (such as to servers in the US), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your privacy.

10. Children’s Privacy

Belgiumgoo is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or the law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please reach out to us:

Email: info@belgiumgoo.com

Website: www.belgiumgoo.com

Effective Date: January 2, 2026