Effective Date: August 2025

Privacy Policy

Checkin Bahamas, operated by Riseup Labs, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Bangladesh’s legal framework.

By using our services—including accessing our website, AI itinerary platform, or booking through our affiliate partners—you agree to the terms described below.

What Personal Information Does Checkin Bahamas Collect?

We may collect the following types of personal information depending on your interaction with our platform:

Contact Information:
When you sign up for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or use our contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

User Account Data:
Registered users may save trip preferences, generated itineraries, or past booking links. This data is stored securely and tied to your user account.

Itinerary Preferences:
Our AI-based itinerary generator may ask for travel dates, group size, budget range, island preferences, interests (e.g., snorkeling, family-friendly), or other preferences to tailor your travel plan.

Cookies:
We use cookies to store session data, keep you logged in, remember your preferences, measure site performance, and show relevant content and ads. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser or our cookie consent tool.

IP Address & Geolocation Data:
We collect your IP address and approximate geolocation to analyze traffic, prevent fraud, and show location-relevant content and services.

Newsletter Data:
To subscribe, we may collect your name or pseudonym and a valid email address. You’ll be required to confirm your subscription through a double opt-in process. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Other Data:
We may collect additional data (device type, browser version, time on site, affiliate link clicks, booking engine used, etc.) to improve our services and user experience.

 Social Sign-In

Users may register or log in using third-party platforms like Google or Facebook. When you use these services:

  • You authorize us to access basic profile information (name, email, profile photo) from your social account.
  • We store a secure authentication token to allow continued login without accessing your full account.
  • You may unlink or delete your account by contacting us at info@checkinbahamas.com.
  • We may temporarily block or remove accounts that violate our terms or legal requirements.

How Does Checkin Bahamas Use and/or Disclose Your Personal Information?

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and personalize your experience on the Site.
  • Generate AI-based itineraries based on your travel preferences.
  • Improve website functionality, UX, and performance.
  • Manage user accounts and saved data.
  • Send newsletters and promotional emails (only with consent).
  • Analyze traffic and behavior for site optimization.
  • Enforce legal rights and comply with regulatory obligations.

We may share your data:

  • With service providers (e.g., email services like Mailchimp, analytics platforms, ad networks) to help us operate the Site.
  • With affiliate partners (e.g., Booking.com, Expedia, Viator) through tracking links that may record redirection for commission purposes.
  • With legal authorities when required by law or legal proceedings.
  • In a merger or acquisition scenario, under appropriate data protection safeguards.

We respect your consent preferences through Google Consent Mode, limiting tracking and personalization unless explicitly allowed.

How Does Checkin Bahamas Secure and Keep Your Personal Information?

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption during transmission
  • Secure password hashing
  • Firewalled servers and restricted access
  • Routine backups and monitoring

Although we follow best practices, no system is 100% secure. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your data. We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service delivery and compliance.

Rights to Access and Correct

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. You may also request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information. Please send requests to info@checkinbahamas.com with subject line “Access Request”.

Data Deletion Requests

If you’d like your personal data or account to be deleted, contact info@checkinbahamas.com with the subject line “Data Deletion Request”. We will verify your identity and process the request in a timely manner, subject to applicable retention obligations.

Additional Information for Individuals Subject to the GDPR

For users located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA):

  • We process personal data based on your consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate interests.
  • You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, and to data portability.
  • You may withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Our platform uses Google Consent Mode to respect your data choices.
  • We only transfer data outside the EU/EEA under legally compliant mechanisms.

Users under 16 must have a parent or guardian’s consent to use our services.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand traffic behavior, page engagement, and conversions. This tool may collect cookies, device/browser data, and approximate location.

  • We have integrated Google Consent Mode to ensure only anonymized or consented data is collected.
  • Your IP address is anonymized before being processed.
  • You can opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads Remarketing and Similar Audiences

We may use Google Ads Remarketing to show you targeted ads based on your site activity. This data is:

  • Collected via cookies only when you give consent for ad_storage
  • Used to serve ads on third-party sites based on your prior visits

You can manage or opt out at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Google Ads Conversion Tracking

To track how ads drive actions like itinerary downloads or newsletter signups, we use Google AdWords Conversion Tracking. Cookies used in this process are:

  • Only activated with your consent
  • Valid for a short time and do not identify you personally
  • Help us measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts

You can block these cookies by adjusting your browser settings or opting out via our cookie banner.

Google Analytics for Advertising Reports

We may enable features such as:

  • Demographics and Interest Reporting
  • Google Display Network Impression Reporting

These are used to create better content and audience segments. Data is collected only with appropriate consent.

You can manage preferences at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Google AdSense

We may display AdSense ads. When enabled:

  • Ad personalization will be based on consent
  • Without consent, only non-personalized ads will be shown
  • AdSense may use cookies and tracking pixels

Learn more about ad settings here:
https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/

Integration of Social Network Plugins

We may include plugins or links to:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Google

If you interact with these plugins, the respective platform may collect your data. To avoid data transfer, log out of your social accounts before visiting our site.

See their policies:

Information for Individuals Subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a resident of California, you have these rights:

  • Access: Know what categories of personal data we collect and why.
  • Correction: Request corrections of inaccurate data.
  • Opt-Out: Decline the sale or sharing of your personal data.
  • Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

We use Google Consent Mode to ensure that your choices (e.g., declining ad or analytics tracking) are respected.

To exercise your CCPA rights, email us at info@checkinbahamas.com.

Updating of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will post changes with the latest revision date. Continued use of our services after updates implies your acceptance.

How to Contact Us?

For any questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Checkin Bahamas (operated by Riseup Labs)
Floor 3, Natore Tower
Service Road, Sector 3
Uttara, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh
Email: info@checkinbahamas.com

Cookie Policy

At Checkin Bahamas, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, deliver personalized content, analyze traffic, and show you relevant advertisements based on your preferences. This section explains what cookies are, the types we use, how they work, and how you can manage or opt out of them in compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them via your browser or our cookie consent banner.

Types of Cookies We Use

TypeDescription
Essential CookiesRequired for basic website functions, like page navigation, security, and accessing secure areas.
Preference CookiesRemember your language, location, or other settings to personalize your experience.
Analytics CookiesHelp us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
Advertising CookiesUsed to deliver relevant ads to users and track ad campaign performance (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel).
Newsletter CookiesTrack subscription status and display prompts to subscribed or unsubscribed users.

Google Consent Mode Integration

We use Google Consent Mode to dynamically adjust how cookies operate based on your privacy choices. You can allow or deny tracking for:

  • ad_storage – controls advertising cookies
  • analytics_storage – controls analytics and performance cookies

Google services will respect your choices and minimize data collection when consent is denied.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You are in control of your cookie settings. You can:

Disabling Cookies May Impact Your Experience

Some features—such as login persistence, itinerary saving, or AI-generated recommendations—may not work properly if cookies are disabled. We recommend keeping essential and preference cookies enabled for optimal performance.

Third-Party Cookies

Our affiliate and analytics partners (e.g., Booking.com, Viator, Google, Facebook) may also place cookies on your device. These are governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review directly.