Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly or generated during your browsing session:

• Direct Submissions: Name, email address, and travel dates when subscribing to our newsletter or sending holiday inquiries.
• Travel Preferences: Resort style choices, budget ranges, and specific island destination interests.
• Technical Data: Browser user-agent, operating system, IP address, and pages visited for security analytics and website optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Delivering editorial updates, resort comparisons, and island travel guides.
• Connecting traveler inquiry requests directly with verified partner resort desks.
• Continuously testing and enhancing our website speed, search accuracy, and user experience.
• Preventing spam and safeguarding our infrastructure.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Maldives Times uses essential session cookies to recall search preferences, and lightweight analytics cookies to understand navigation trends. You can disable or selectively block cookies via your web browser settings at any time without impacting basic site reading.

4. Verified Affiliate & Third-Party Partners

Our guides feature deep links to trusted Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) including Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Trip.com, and direct resort booking portals. When you click these affiliate links to confirm reservations, third-party cookies governed by their respective privacy terms may apply.

5. Data Security & Retention

We employ HTTPS encryption, strict database access controls, and regular vulnerability audits to protect your inquiries. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third-party advertisers.

6. Contact Our Privacy Officer

For any data requests, deletion inquiries, or privacy questions, please email our team at fastwork21@gmail.com or visit our Contact Page.