Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025

Who We Are and How to Contact Us

AroundKusadasi.com is owned and operated by:

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data protection rights, contact our Privacy Team at privacy@avacodesolutions.com.

Understanding Your Data: Google Analytics

This section explains how we use technologies provided by Google to understand how you interact with our website and to display relevant advertisements.

1. Google Analytics (for Website Usage Tracking)

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies" – small text files placed on your device – to help us analyze how users use the site.

What data is collected?

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, navigation paths, search queries, and interactions with content.
• Technical Data: Your IP address (anonymized where possible), device type, OS, browser type, and referrer URLs.
• Demographic and Interest Data: Aggregated and anonymized demographic data (age range, gender) and interest categories based on browsing behavior — not personally identifiable.

Why do we collect this data?

• Website Performance: Analyze traffic, identify popular content, and understand navigation.
• User Experience: Use behavioral insights to improve design, content, and functionality.
• Service Optimization: Understand which features are most used and how to better serve visitors.

How does Google process this data?

Information generated by the cookie is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States or other countries. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other related services.

IP Anonymization: We have activated IP anonymization in Google Analytics. Your IP address will be truncated by Google within the EU or EEA before transmission to the United States.

Your choices regarding Google Analytics

• Opt-out Add-on: Download the browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to refuse cookies. Note that some features may not function properly without them.
• Cookie Consent Tool: If you have opted out via our consent tool, Google Analytics cookies will not be set unless you explicitly consent.

Map Services: Providing Location-Based Content

This section describes our use of third-party map services to provide interactive maps and location-based content on our website.

1. Mapbox (for Interactive Maps)

We use Mapbox, a location data platform, to power the interactive maps displayed on our website. Mapbox provides SDKs and APIs that enable us to integrate mapping functionalities.

What data is collected?

• Usage Data: Map views, zoom levels, and navigation paths within the map.
• Technical Data: Device model, browser information, operating system, and API/SDK request contents.
• Geolocation Data: If you grant permission, Mapbox may collect latitude, longitude, and altitude to show your location on the map. This is opt-in via your browser or device settings.
• IP Address: Disclosed to Mapbox servers on access. Retained for a limited time for billing and usage reporting, unless involved in an ongoing security investigation.

Why do we use Mapbox?

• Interactive Maps: To display dynamic maps that enhance your browsing experience.
• User Location (with consent): To show your current location on the map if you explicitly allow it.
• Service Improvement: Mapbox uses collected data to maintain, secure, and improve its mapping services.

Your choices regarding Mapbox

• Location Permissions: Control location access through your browser or device settings at any time. Disabling it may affect map features that rely on precise location.
• Data Anonymization: Mapbox applies data minimization and anonymization principles. They state they do not sell personal data or track end-user activity across billing cycles to build targeted profiles.

Further information

See Mapbox Privacy Policy for full details.

Booking Partners and Affiliate Services

This section describes our use of third-party booking platforms and affiliate services that allow you to discover and book tours, activities, and experiences directly from our website.

1. GetYourGuide (for Tours and Activities)

We embed widgets and links from GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH ("GetYourGuide"), a tours and activities marketplace based in Berlin, Germany. We participate in the GetYourGuide affiliate program, which means we may earn a commission when you book through these widgets or links, at no additional cost to you. GetYourGuide acts as an independent data controller for data processed through its widgets.

What data is collected?

• Technical Data: When a widget loads, your IP address, browser type, OS, device info, and the current page URL are transmitted to GetYourGuide to render the widget.
• Interaction Data: Activities viewed, clicks on listings, and click-throughs to GetYourGuide for booking.
• Affiliate Tracking Identifier: A first-party cookie containing our partner ID so GetYourGuide can attribute bookings to our site. This cookie is valid for up to 31 days from your click.
• Booking Data (only if you book): All personal and payment information entered during booking is collected directly by GetYourGuide and governed by their privacy policy. We do not receive your payment details, full name, or contact information.

Why do we use GetYourGuide?

• Useful Booking Options: Let you discover and book curated tours and activities without leaving our website.
• Live Availability and Pricing: Display up-to-date availability, pricing, and reviews directly within our content.
• Support Our Website: Earn affiliate commissions on completed bookings to help us maintain and improve content at no extra cost to you.

How does GetYourGuide process this data?

GetYourGuide processes data in accordance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws. Data may be transferred and processed within the EEA or, where appropriate safeguards are in place, in other jurisdictions. As an independent data controller, GetYourGuide determines the purposes and means of processing your data through the widget.

Your choices regarding GetYourGuide

• Cookie Consent Tool: Where required, the widget will only load after you consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Browser Settings: Block or clear third-party cookies via your browser. This may prevent attribution of bookings to our site but will not affect your ability to book directly with GetYourGuide.
• Do Not Load Widgets: Decline the relevant cookie category in our consent tool and widgets will not be displayed.

Further information

See GetYourGuide Privacy Policy for full details.

2. Discover Cars (for Car Rental)

We include affiliate links to Discover Cars, a car rental comparison platform operated by DC Travel SIA, Riga, Latvia. We participate in the Discover Cars affiliate programme, which means we may earn a commission when you complete a car rental booking through our links, at no additional cost to you. Discover Cars acts as an independent data controller for data processed through its platform.

What data is collected?

• Affiliate Tracking: When you click a Discover Cars link, a tracking cookie or URL parameter containing our affiliate ID is set so Discover Cars can attribute any completed booking to our site. This is typically valid for 30 days from your click.
• Booking Data (only if you book): All personal, payment, and driver information entered during the booking process is collected directly by Discover Cars and governed by their privacy policy. We do not receive your payment details, full name, or contact information.
• Referral Data: Discover Cars may receive the URL of the page you clicked from and basic technical information (browser type, device) for fraud prevention and reporting purposes.

Why do we use Discover Cars?

• Useful Travel Resource: Help visitors find and compare car rental options in Kusadasi to make independent day trips easier.
• Support Our Website: Earn affiliate commissions on completed bookings to help us maintain and improve content at no extra cost to you.

Your choices regarding Discover Cars

• Cookie / Tracking Opt-out: You can block tracking cookies via your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to use Discover Cars directly.
• Direct Booking: You may visit discovercars.com directly without using our affiliate link if you prefer not to be tracked.

Further information

See Discover Cars Privacy Policy for full details.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@avacodesolutions.com.