Privacy Policy

    Last updated: April 6, 2026

    Welcome to Alex & Beyond ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit alexandbeyond.com and any related pages, products, services, newsletters, or content we provide through the site (collectively, the "Site").

    By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

    1. Who We Are

    Website owner: Alex and Beyond

    Website: alexandbeyond.com

    Contact email: alex@alexandbeyond.com

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at the email above.

    2. Information We Collect

    We may collect the following types of information:

    a. Information you provide directly

    You may provide information when you:

    • fill out a contact or trip planning enquiry form
    • submit a trip planning request, including your name, email, travel dates, trip type, and any additional details you share
    • purchase a digital product, guide, or other offering
    • send us an email
    • submit inquiries or other communications

    This information may include:

    • your name
    • your email address
    • travel preferences, trip type, and travel dates (if submitted via a trip planning form)
    • billing details
    • any message or information you choose to provide

    b. Information collected automatically

    When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

    • IP address
    • browser type
    • device type
    • operating system
    • referring website
    • pages viewed
    • dates and times of visits
    • general location information based on IP
    • usage and interaction data

    c. Cookies and similar technologies

    We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand how visitors use it, remember preferences, and improve performance.

    These may include:

    • essential cookies needed for the Site to function
    • analytics cookies
    • marketing or advertising cookies, if used

    You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where required, through our cookie banner or preference tool.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We may use your information to:

    • operate and maintain the Site
    • respond to your messages and inquiries
    • send newsletters or updates you signed up to receive
    • process purchases and deliver digital products
    • improve the Site, content, and user experience
    • monitor traffic, usage, and trends
    • prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
    • comply with legal obligations
    • enforce our terms and protect our rights

    4. Legal Bases for Processing

    If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar laws, we process personal data only where we have a valid legal basis, including:

    • your consent
    • performance of a contract
    • compliance with a legal obligation
    • our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms

    5. Email Marketing and Newsletters

    If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, we may use your email address to send updates, articles, or other content related to the Site.

    You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at alex@alexandbeyond.com.

    When you submit a contact or trip planning form, your information is sent to us via email so we can respond to your enquiry. This data is processed through our backend email infrastructure and is not used for marketing purposes.

    6. Purchases and Payments

    If you purchase a product or service through the Site, your payment information may be processed by a third-party payment processor such as Stripe. We do not store full payment card details on our own servers.

    We may collect purchase-related information such as:

    • name
    • email address
    • billing information
    • order details
    • transaction metadata

    Please review the privacy policy of your payment provider for more information on how they handle your data.

    7. Third-Party Services

    We may use third-party tools and services to operate the Site, including for:

    • website hosting
    • analytics
    • email delivery
    • payment processing
    • ecommerce
    • embedded content
    • social media integrations

    These providers may process personal information on our behalf or as independent controllers, depending on the service.

    Examples may include:

    • Lovable
    • Stripe
    • YouTube
    • Substack

    We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our Site. Please review their privacy policies separately.

    8. Embedded Content and External Links

    Articles or pages on this Site may include embedded content or links to other websites, such as videos, maps, booking platforms, newsletters, or social media posts. Embedded content from other websites may behave as though you visited those websites directly.

    Those third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content, subject to their own privacy policies.

    9. Affiliate Links

    This Site may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase or booking, at no extra cost to you.

    Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track purchases or referrals. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.

    10. How We Share Information

    We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense of the word.

    We may share your information:

    • with service providers who help us run the Site and fulfill services
    • with payment processors and ecommerce providers
    • with analytics and marketing providers, where used
    • if required by law, legal process, or government request
    • to protect our rights, property, users, or the public
    • in connection with a business transfer, merger, sale, or restructuring

    11. Data Retention

    We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

    • to provide the Site and services
    • to complete transactions
    • to comply with legal, tax, accounting, or reporting obligations
    • to resolve disputes and enforce agreements

    Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

    12. International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your own, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

    Where required, we take reasonable steps to use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

    13. Your Rights

    Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

    • access your personal data
    • correct inaccurate data
    • request deletion of your data
    • object to certain processing
    • restrict certain processing
    • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
    • request portability of your data
    • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us at alex@alexandbeyond.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

    14. California Privacy Notice

    If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law, including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or shared, and the right to request deletion or correction of certain information, subject to legal exceptions.

    To make a privacy request, contact us at alex@alexandbeyond.com.

    15. Children's Privacy

    This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us so we can delete it.

    16. Security

    We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

    18. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:

    Alex and Beyond

    Email: alex@alexandbeyond.com

    Website: alexandbeyond.com