Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/02/2026

Holiday in Asia (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit holiday-in-asia.com (the “Site”).

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at: davidh@rg-au.com

1) Information we collect

Information you provide

We collect information you submit directly to us, such as when you use our forms (e.g., Contact or Contribute). This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Website/portfolio link (if provided)
  • Message content, pitch details, draft links, and any links you request to include

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, some information may be collected automatically by our hosting platform, security tools, and standard web technologies. This may include:

  • IP address (often logged by servers for security and performance)
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages viewed and approximate visit timing
  • Referral source (e.g., a search engine or another website)

2) How we use information

We use information to:

  • Respond to messages, pitches, and submissions
  • Review and manage editorial contributions
  • Improve site performance, security, and reliability
  • Prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity

We do not sell your personal information.

3) Forms (WPForms)

When you submit a form on our Site, the information you provide may be stored in:

  • Our WordPress database (depending on your form settings)
  • Email notifications sent to our inbox

We use this information only for communication and editorial administration.

4) Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use cookies for essential site functions and performance.

Cookies may be set by:

  • WordPress (core site functionality)
  • Our theme/plugins (e.g., layout, security, spam prevention)
  • Embedded content (if present)

If we use analytics or advertising tools in the future, additional cookies may be used. Where required, we will provide appropriate notice and/or consent options.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5) Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this Site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that other website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged into that website.

6) Analytics (if enabled)

We may use analytics to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are most popular). Analytics tools may collect usage data such as pages visited, device type, and approximate location (based on IP).

If you are not using analytics yet: you can leave this section as-is, or remove it until you enable analytics.

7) Who we share information with

We may share information only when necessary to operate the Site, for example with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email providers (to receive form notifications)
  • Security and spam-prevention services
  • Plugin providers you choose to enable

We do not share your information for third-party marketing.

8) Data retention

We keep form submissions and related emails only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your request
  • Manage editorial submissions
  • Maintain records for site administration and security

You may request deletion of your form submission data (see “Your rights” below). Some data may remain in backups for a limited period.

9) Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict certain processing

To make a request, contact: [CONTACT EMAIL].

10) Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through the forms.

11) International visitors

If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or administrators are located, your information may be processed in other countries. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed across borders.

12) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version.

13) Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us here.