Layover Planner

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 5, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Nexus Media Labs ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our layover planner website (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for data processing on this Website is:

Nexus Media Labs Hareesh Pallikara Bahuleyan Büchnerweg 34 12489 Berlin, Germany Email: layoverplanner@gmail.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Pages viewed on our Website
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device information

Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • Necessary cookies for website functionality
  • Analytical cookies (with your consent)
  • Marketing cookies (with your consent)
  • Web beacons and tracking pixels

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Website Functionality

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To ensure technical functionality and security
  • To optimize the Website display for your device

Analytics (with your consent)

  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
  • To improve our Website content and user experience
  • To compile statistical reports on Website activity

Affiliate Marketing (with your consent)

  • To track affiliate link clicks
  • To earn commissions on bookings made through our links
  • To display relevant travel recommendations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for cookies and analytics
  • Our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for improving our Website
  • Necessity for contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) when you use our services
  • Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser. They do not harm your device or contain malware.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality. These are placed without your consent as they are required for the Website to work properly.

Analytical Cookies: Used to analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Website. They require your explicit consent.

Marketing Cookies: Used for affiliate tracking and advertising purposes. These cookies help us track when you click on affiliate links. They require your explicit consent.

6.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. This service uses cookies to collect information about how you use our Website. The information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located in the USA. We have activated IP anonymization, which means your IP address is truncated within EU member states before transfer.

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default.

6.4 Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of our Website.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring.

Google Maps: To display location information for layover destinations.

Pinterest: To display and share content related to layover activities.

Affiliate Partners: To provide booking options and earn commissions.

8. Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data to the USA or other non-EEA countries, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection of your data.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Server logs are typically stored for 30 days for security purposes.

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at layoverplanner@gmail.com.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Data minimization practices

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website with the updated date clearly indicated.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about our processing of your personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

15. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: layoverplanner@gmail.com

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.