Last updated: 24 October 2026
At Deztreks, I respect your privacy and believe you should know what information this website collects, why it’s collected and how it’s used.
I’ve kept this policy straightforward because protecting your information shouldn’t require a law degree to understand.
Who I Am
Deztreks (www.deztreks.com) is a Philippine travel website owned and operated by Dezza.
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can email me at dezza@deztreks.com or use the Contact page.
What Information I Collect
Depending on how you use Deztreks, the following information may be collected.
Contact Forms
When you contact me through the website, I collect your name, email address and message so I can respond to your enquiry. Contact form emails are delivered through Brevo, a third-party email delivery service.
Website Analytics
Deztreks uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. This may include:
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Browser and device information
- Approximate geographical location
- Website traffic sources and general visitor behaviour
This information helps me improve the website and understand which travel content visitors find useful. It does not tell me who you are.
Comments
If you leave comments through Disqus, your information is processed according to Disqus’s own privacy policy.
Website Security
Deztreks uses security services, including Wordfence and Sucuri, to protect the website against spam, hacking attempts and other security threats. These services may collect IP addresses, login attempts and other technical information necessary to maintain website security.
Newsletter and Email Updates
If I introduce a newsletter, you’ll only receive marketing emails if you’ve chosen to subscribe. Every marketing email will include an unsubscribe option, and your email address will never be sold to advertisers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, Deztreks uses cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, improve performance and understand visitor activity. Third-party services, including Google Analytics, Disqus and embedded content providers, may also use cookies.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. The website will still work if you block them, though some features such as comments may not.
Third-Party Content and External Links
Some pages on Deztreks include embedded content from services such as YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Google Maps. These services may collect information about your interaction with their content, including through cookies and similar technologies. Their data collection practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Deztreks also links to external websites. I’m not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
Some links on Deztreks may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase or booking through one of these links, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to recognise referrals and attribute purchases.
Any sponsored content or paid collaborations will be identified where appropriate.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through Deztreks is used to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Improve website content and visitor experience
- Monitor website performance and traffic
- Protect the website against security threats
- Send email updates if you’ve subscribed
- Meet applicable legal obligations
I don’t sell your personal information.
How Long Information Is Kept
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including any applicable legal or security requirements. Contact enquiries are generally retained only while they’re needed for correspondence or legitimate recordkeeping. Third-party services may have their own retention periods, which are explained in their respective privacy policies.
International Data Processing
Some third-party services used by Deztreks operate internationally. This means information collected through the website may be processed or stored outside the Philippines, subject to applicable privacy requirements and the safeguards provided by those services.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information held about you
- Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Deztreks aims to respect applicable privacy requirements, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and, where relevant, the Australian Privacy Act and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
To make a privacy-related request, email dezza@deztreks.com. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Children’s Privacy
Deztreks provides general travel information and is not specifically directed towards children under 13. I don’t knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact me so the matter can be addressed.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to the website, its services or applicable privacy requirements. When changes are made, the updated date will appear at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy while using Deztreks, please get in touch.
Website: www.deztreks.com
Email: dezza@deztreks.com
I’ll do my best to address your enquiry promptly.
