Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Dunes Atlas collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, in accordance with applicable global data protection laws, including the GDPR (EU), ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA (California), LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA (Canada), and other relevant regulations.
By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
Dunes Atlas is an independent travel blog focused on destinations in the Middle East and surrounding regions.
📩 Contact: dunesatlas01@gmail.com
2. What data we collect
Dunes Atlas does not collect personal data that directly identifies you (such as your name, address, or email).
We only collect limited information through cookies, and only when you give your consent via our cookie banner.
2.1 Cookies and analytics (only with your consent)
If you allow analytics cookies through our cookie banner (powered by Cookiebot), we use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated information such as:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- General location (country or city level)
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Basic interaction data (such as scrolls or clicks)
- Traffic sources
This data is:
- Collected in aggregated form
- Not used to identify you personally
- Used solely to understand website usage and improve content and performance
2.2 Necessary cookies (essential)
These cookies are always active and are required to ensure the website functions correctly and complies with privacy regulations.
They are used to:
- Store your cookie consent preferences
- Ensure the cookie banner operates correctly
These cookies do not track you and do not collect personal data.
3. How we use your data
When analytics cookies are enabled, we use aggregated data to:
- Understand which content is useful to readers
- Improve website structure, usability, and performance
- Identify technical issues or broken pages
- Improve SEO and overall site quality
At this time, we do not use data for profiling, remarketing, or personalized advertising.
4. Legal basis for processing
The legal basis for processing data depends on your location:
EU / EEA (GDPR)
- Consent for analytics cookies
- Strict necessity for essential cookies related to consent management and website operation
California (CCPA / CPRA)
- We do not sell or share personal information as defined by California law
- Users can opt out of analytics at any time via the cookie banner
Brazil (LGPD)
- Processing is based on consent
Canada (PIPEDA)
- Processing is based on knowledge and consent
Other jurisdictions
- We apply the same high-standard privacy principles globally.
5. Third-party providers
We may share limited, anonymized data with trusted service providers that are necessary to operate the website, such as:
- Google Ireland Ltd. (Google Analytics 4)
- Usercentrics / Cookiebot (consent management)
Where applicable and subject to your consent, advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) may also be used.
These providers process data under their own privacy policies and applicable data protection agreements.
6. International data transfers
Some data processed by our service providers may be transferred outside your country of residence.
Appropriate safeguards are used to ensure adequate protection, in line with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data retention
Analytics data is retained only for the minimum period configured in our analytics settings.
Dunes Atlas does not store personal data on its own servers.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct or delete data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request information about third-party data sharing
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on this website.
For questions, contact us at dunesatlas01@gmail.com.
9. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
10. Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or service-related changes.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.