Privacy Policy

At BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET and how it is being used.

Log Files

Like most other Websites, BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

The information we collect is used to improve the content of our Web page, used to customize the content and/or layout of our page for each individual visitor, disclosed when legally required to do so, at the request of governmental authorities conducting an investigation, to verify or enforce compliance with the policies governing our Website and applicable laws or to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of our Website, to a successor entity in connection with a corporate merger, consolidation, sale of assets or other corporate change respecting the Website. We also collect information from you when you register on our site or fill out a form. When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your Name and/or e-mail address. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

Cookies and Web Beacons

A "cookie" is a small data text file that is placed in your browser and allows BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET to recognize you each time you visit this site. Cookies themselves do not contain any personal information, and BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET does not use cookies to collect personal information. BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET does use cookies to store information about visitors preferences, records user-specific information on which pages the user access or visit, customize Web page content based on visitors browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser. If you prefer, you can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies via your browser settings. Like most websites, if you turn your cookies off, some of our services may not function properly.

DoubleClick DART Cookie

  • Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET.
  • Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to your users based on their visit to BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET and other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL: http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html

Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site. Our advertising partners include:

  • Google Adsense
  • Amazon

These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see.

BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

External Sites & Third party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites. BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. You are advised to read the privacy policy of external sites before disclosing any personal information.

Credit Card Details

BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET will never ask for Credit Card details and requests that you do not enter it on any of the forms on BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET.

Remember The Risks Whenever You Use The Internet

While we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information that you transmit to BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET and you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any passwords or other account information. In addition other Internet sites or services that may be accessible through BACKPACKERHOSTEL.NET have separate data and privacy practices independent of us, and therefore we disclaim any responsibility or liability for their policies or actions. Please contact those vendors and others directly if you have any questions about their privacy policies.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Terms and Conditions

Please also visit our Terms and Conditions section establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of our website at http://www.backpackerhostel.net/terms

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our web site privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification date below.

This policy was last modified on 15/10/2010

Contacting Us

If you require any more information or have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us using the form provided here.