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Privacy Policy

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.