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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

1. Who We Are

WanderTourScore (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website at wandertourscore.com. We provide data-driven travel recommendations and country comparison tools.

For data protection enquiries, contact us at: contact@wandertourscore.com

A postal address is available upon request. Please use the contact details above.

2. What Data We Collect

Account information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and a hashed password. We do not store your password in plain text.

Usage data

We may collect anonymised analytics data (pages visited, session duration, general location by country) to understand how the site is used and improve it. These data are not linked to your identity without your consent.

Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in (session cookie) and, with your consent, to power analytics. Details about the cookies we use and how to manage them are included in the cookie section of this policy.

Newsletter / email

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address and subscription preferences. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and maintain the service (account access, saved bucket lists, preferences)
  • To send transactional emails (password resets, account notifications)
  • To send the newsletter, if you have opted in
  • To improve the site using aggregated, anonymised analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Third-Party Services

We use carefully selected third-party providers to operate the service. Each processes data only as necessary for the stated purpose:

  • Email delivery: Transactional and newsletter emails are sent via a third-party email provider. Your email address is shared with this provider for delivery purposes only.
  • Analytics: With your consent, we use an analytics provider to understand site usage. Analytics cookies are only set after you accept them.
  • Advertising: We may display ads served by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. Advertising cookies are only set with your consent. You can opt out of personalised advertising via your browser settings or at aboutads.info.
  • Affiliate networks:If you click an affiliate link (flights, hotels, insurance), the linked site’s own privacy policy applies. We may receive aggregated commission data but not your personal information from partner sites. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
  • Hosting / infrastructure: The site is hosted on third-party hosting and infrastructure services that help operate and secure the site. Data may be processed or stored by those providers as needed to provide the service.

5. Data Retention

  • Account data are retained as long as your account is active.
  • If you delete your account, your personal data are removed within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it.
  • Newsletter subscription records are kept until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days.
  • Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

RightGDPR (EU/UK)CCPA (California)
Access your dataYesYes
Correct inaccurate dataYesYes
Delete your dataYesYes
Restrict processingYes
Data portabilityYes
Opt out of data saleYes (we don't sell data)
Non-discriminationYes

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@wandertourscore.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember information about your visit, including whether you are logged in and whether you have accepted optional cookies.

Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others are optional and only used if you consent to them.

Cookie / Storage keyTypePurposeDuration
auth_presenceEssentialKeeps you logged inSession / 30 days
currency_prefFunctionalRemembers your preferred display currency1 year
cookie_consentEssentialStores your cookie consent choice1 year
Analytics cookiesAnalytics (optional)Understand site usage, including pages visited and session duration. Only set with your consent.Up to 2 years
Advertising cookiesAdvertising (optional)Set by third-party ad networks (e.g. Google AdSense) to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. Only set with your consent.Up to 2 years

When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner lets you accept or reject optional analytics cookies. Your preference is stored for one year.

You can update your choice at any time using the Cookie Settings control in the site footer, which re-opens the consent banner.

You can also manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent features like login persistence from working correctly.

If you click an affiliate booking link, the partner site may set its own cookies under its own privacy policy. We do not control those cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Advertising and analytics cookies are only set with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and restricted access to production systems. No transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we take reasonable precautions but cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children

WanderTourScore is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Material changes will be notified via email to registered users.

11. Contact

Questions or requests: contact@wandertourscore.com