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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

KL Backpacker Guide ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website klbackpackerguide.com (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from users of the Site.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

  • Contact Form: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
  • Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Comments and Feedback: Any information you voluntarily share through comments or feedback.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: Like many websites, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site ("Log Data"). This may include your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other statistics.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to collect information and improve our services. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website
  • To respond to your inquiries and requests
  • To send newsletters and updates (only if you have opted in)
  • To analyze website usage and improve our content
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner when you first visit the site. You can also configure your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of our Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (such as hosting and analytics services).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Data Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Restriction: You can ask us to restrict processing of your data.
  • Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.