1. Scope
This policy applies to the VietnamBackpackers website, member accounts, blog, comments and trip-planning features. By using the service, you agree to the terms described below.
2. Information we collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may receive:
- Account information such as your name, username, email address and profile picture.
- Content you choose to upload: articles, comments, itineraries, photographs and trip information.
- Basic technical information such as your browser, device, IP address and browsing activity.
You should not post sensitive information or other people's personal data in public content.
3. How we use information
- To provide, maintain and personalise the website's features.
- To display authorship and manage your articles, comments and itineraries.
- To protect accounts, detect abuse and improve service quality.
- To send necessary notifications about your account or actions you have taken.
5. Sharing information
Public information, such as usernames, profile pictures, articles, comments and published itineraries, can be viewed by others. We do not sell your personal information. Information is shared only when necessary to operate the service, protect system security or comply with legal requirements.
6. Your rights
You can view and update most information in Account settings. You can also request corrections or deletion of personal data by contacting the VietnamBackpackers team. Changes to an established username may be restricted to keep links and articles consistent.
7. Security and storage
We take appropriate measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so you should also use a unique password and keep your login details private.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights over personal data, send a request through the Contact page. We may update this policy when relevant features or regulations change.
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