Overview#
Athens Travel Guides (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates athenstravelguides.com. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect#
Automatically Collected Data#
When you visit our site, our servers and third-party services may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page you came from)
- Approximate location (country/city level, derived from IP address)
Cookies#
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. These include:
- Analytics cookies — via Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site
- Affiliate cookies — set by partner platforms (GetYourGuide, Viator, Booking.com, Amazon) when you click affiliate links
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended.
How We Use Your Information#
We use the data we collect to:
- Understand which content is most useful to visitors
- Improve the site’s performance and user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Third-Party Services#
Google Analytics#
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics. Google may use this data in accordance with their own Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Partners#
When you click affiliate links on this site, you will be redirected to third-party platforms (GetYourGuide, Viator, Booking.com, Amazon). Those platforms have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we do not control. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
Data Retention#
We do not store personal data on our own servers beyond standard server logs, which are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
Your Rights#
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data held about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU residents: your national data protection authority)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Children’s Privacy#
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy#
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date below.
Contact#
Questions about this privacy policy? Get in touch.
Last updated: June 2026