Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Asiapicks ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website asiapicks.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and server logs to help us understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content.

2.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your email address when you contact us at contact@asiapicks.com. We do not operate a newsletter sign-up or user registration system at this time.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To analyze usage trends and optimize content
• To respond to your inquiries or correspondence
• To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics 4 — website analytics and traffic measurement
• Vercel — website hosting and performance optimization
• Unsplash — travel photography (no user data is shared with Unsplash)
• Agoda & Klook — affiliate partners (data collection occurs on their sites when you click affiliate links)

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with their services.

6. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months in Google Analytics, after which it is automatically deleted. Any personal information you provide via email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out add-on

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@asiapicks.com.

8. For EEA / UK Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information is:

• Legitimate interest: To operate and improve our Site
• Consent: Where required for non-essential cookies (analytics)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

9. For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

contact@asiapicks.com