Last updated: August 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you use AtoBGuides.com (the “Website”). “Personal data” means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly.
Controller
Tim Kroeger, Tim Kroeger Media LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste 4798, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Email: info@atobguides.com
Our Website uses HTTPS (TLS) to protect data in transit.
Data Collected When You Visit Our Website
When you visit the Website, our server automatically processes “log data”:
- Visited page/URL and referrer
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data transferred
- Browser and operating system
- IP address (possibly shortened/anonymized)
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests in stability, security, and performance). We may review logs if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We may use a CDN (for example, Cloudflare) to serve content quickly and securely. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. International transfers, if any, rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. See the provider’s privacy policy for details.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Website. Where cookies process personal data, the legal bases are Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract), Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests), or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent for non-essential cookies). You can control cookies in your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit functionality.
Contacting Us
If you contact us by email or via a form, we process the data you provide to respond to your request. Legal bases: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (handling inquiries) and, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual or contractual steps). We delete inquiries when no longer needed unless retention duties apply.
Customer Accounts and Transactions
Accounts or paid services are generally not required. If offered in the future, we will process necessary data under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and retain it per legal requirements. You may request deletion of your account at any time.
Comments
If comments are enabled, we store your comment, chosen name, timestamp, and IP address to prevent abuse and unlawful content. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. For comment notifications, we may use double opt-in with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). We may remove unlawful content.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to a newsletter, we process your email address and send updates until you unsubscribe. We use double opt-in and may work with an email service provider that collects pseudonymous metrics (opens, clicks) to improve our emails. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
Social Media Integrations
Our pages may include links, buttons, or embedded content from social networks (for example, Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Pinterest). When you interact with these features, the respective providers may process data under their own responsibility, possibly outside the EU. Please review each provider’s privacy policy.
Videos
We may embed videos from YouTube (Google) or Vimeo. When you play a video, the provider may set cookies and process usage data for analytics or advertising. If you are logged in to a provider, playback may be linked to your account. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and, where required, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Affiliate Links and Partners
We participate in affiliate programs to recommend transport and travel-related services. When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate network or partner may set cookies or similar technologies to attribute bookings and pay our commission. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in operating an affiliate-funded site). Current or potential partners include Amazon, AWIN, Booking.com, GetYourGuide, and Commission Junction/Conversant. Please check each partner’s privacy policy for details and opt-out options.
Advertising and Programmatic Partners
We may work with advertising or ad-management partners to display interest-based ads. These partners may set or read cookies and collect device, usage, and contextual data to deliver and measure ads across sites and devices. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) via our consent banner. You can withdraw consent at any time in the banner settings.
Web Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand site usage (for example, page views, events, device information). GA4 processes IP addresses and discards/obfuscates them per GA4’s design. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) via our consent banner. You can also install the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Other Tools
Google Maps: If embedded, Google may process usage data and set cookies. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and, where required, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Google Fonts: If loaded from Google, your browser requests assets from Google servers and transmits technical data. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We may also self-host fonts.
WPML: We may use WPML for multilingual support. WPML may set functional cookies to remember language choices and states it is designed to be GDPR-compliant.
International Data Transfers
Where providers are located outside the EU/EEA, data may be transferred internationally. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms. Details are available in each provider’s privacy policy.
Your Rights
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Objection (Art. 21 GDPR), including to direct marketing at any time
- Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
If we process data based on legitimate interests, you may object on grounds relating to your particular situation. We will stop processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds. You can always object to processing for direct marketing.
Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. If processing is based on consent, we retain the data until you withdraw consent. Backups and logs are rotated and deleted on schedules appropriate to security and compliance.
Children
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us to request deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest version. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
Tim Kroeger, Tim Kroeger Media LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste 4798, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Email: info@atobguides.com