At Next Destination Magazine (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.nextdestination.co or interact with our content, newsletters and services. By using our Site, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide to Us
When you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us via email or a contact form
Submit articles, photos, or feedback
You may provide details such as your name, email address, and any message content.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
Your IP address, browser type, and operating system
Pages viewed, time spent, and referring website
General location data (not precise geolocation)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
This helps us understand how users interact with our content and improve our website’s performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Send you newsletters, updates and promotional content (only if you’ve opted in)
Improve our website experience and editorial content
Respond to your queries or submissions
Analyse site traffic and user engagement
Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used solely to send updates, stories, and announcements from Next Destination Magazine.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
We use reputable third-party services (like Mailchimp or Substack) for email delivery, which comply with global privacy and data protection standards.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools such as:
Google Analytics (for website insights)
Social media embeds (Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
Advertising partners or affiliate links (to support content creation)
These partners may collect anonymous data through cookies or similar technologies. We do not control or store data collected by third parties. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
We use cookies to:
Remember preferences
Measure site traffic
Personalise content
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly without them.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent to email communication
Object to data processing for marketing purposes
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Site means you accept those changes.