Privacy Policy  

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: April 2026

At PDI SmartGuide, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information across our website and future PWA services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users:

• Device Information: We may collect data about your browser, IP address, and device type to optimize our interface.

• Usage Data: Through tools like Google Analytics and Travelpayouts Drive, we analyze how you interact with our search engine.

• Voluntary Data: If you contact us via email or register for future services, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• Service Optimization: To ensure our AI-powered travel search works correctly on your device.

• Affiliate Tracking: To track bookings made through our links so we can receive commissions (at no extra cost to you).

• Personalization: To show you relevant travel offers and content based on your interests.

3. Third-Party Data Processing

We work with trusted partners who process data according to their own privacy policies:

• Travelpayouts: Processes search data to provide flight and hotel results.

• Google Services: We use Google Analytics for traffic analysis and Google Sites/Firebase for hosting and infrastructure.

• Firebase (Future): Our PWA uses Firebase to manage real-time data and user authentication securely.

4. Data Retention

We only store personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

• Object to the processing of your data.

• Request data portability.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption (HTTPS), to protect your data during transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

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