Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 6, 2026. This Privacy Policy describes how TouristBeware collects, uses, and protects your information.

Introduction

Welcome to TouristBeware, a platform dedicated to helping travelers identify and report travel scams. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address (when you register or contact us)
  • Profile information (if you choose to provide it)
  • Authentication data from third-party providers (Google, etc.)

Scam Report Information

  • Details of travel scams you report (location, description, evidence)
  • Geographic information related to scam reports
  • Timestamps and metadata about your reports

Technical Information

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Usage data and analytics (pages visited, time spent)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

Service Operation

To provide and maintain our scam reporting platform, authenticate users, and process your reports.

Community Safety

To verify scam reports, prevent fraud, and maintain the integrity of our community database.

Communication

To respond to your inquiries, send important updates about your reports, and provide support.

Improvement

To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and develop new features for travelers.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

With Your Consent

We may share information when you give us explicit permission, such as when you submit a public scam report.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent harm to others.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services (hosting, analytics) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics about travel scams (no personal identification).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure data storage with industry-standard cloud providers

Your Rights & Choices

Access & Correction

You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal obligations.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications and certain data collection through browser settings.

Export Data

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.