Privacy Policy BolognaBites
Last updated: March, 2026
BolognaBites respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data in a transparent and responsible way.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when we share it, and what rights you may have.
Who We Are
BolognaBites is an independent travel website.
Website: https://bolognabites.com
Contact email: info@bolognabites.com
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your personal data is handled, please contact us using the email above.
GDPR transparency rules require clear information about who controls the data, why it is processed, and what rights users have.
What Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the site, BolognaBites may collect:
- information you provide voluntarily, such as your name or email address if you contact us
- technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and basic usage data
- analytics information about how visitors use the website
- cookie and tracking data where applicable
How We Collect Information
We may collect information:
- when you contact us by email or through a form
- when you browse the website
- through analytics tools and cookies
- through embedded content or third-party services used on the website
Why We Use Information
We may use personal data to:
- respond to messages or inquiries
- operate, maintain, and improve the website
- understand how visitors use the site
- protect the security and integrity of the site
- comply with legal obligations
- support affiliate tracking and performance measurement where permitted
Legal Bases for Processing
Where the GDPR applies, BolognaBites may process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:
- consent
- legitimate interests
- compliance with legal obligations
- performance of a request initiated by the user
Cookies and Tracking
BolognaBites may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking. Some cookies may be essential to the operation of the site, while others may only be set with your consent where required.
Please see the Cookie Policy for more information.
Dutch government guidance states that visitors must be informed about cookies and that explicit consent is often required for many non-essential cookies.
Third-Party Services
BolognaBites may use third-party services such as:
- website hosting providers
- analytics providers
- affiliate networks and booking platforms
- email or form providers
- spam protection or security tools
- embedded content providers such as maps, videos, or social widgets
These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or needed for legitimate business or security reasons.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party tools or providers used by BolognaBites may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where relevant, appropriate safeguards may be used in line with applicable data protection rules.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights such as:
- the right to access your personal data
- the right to correct inaccurate data
- the right to request deletion
- the right to restrict certain processing
- the right to object to certain processing
- the right to data portability
- the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Data Security
BolognaBites takes reasonable steps to protect personal data, but no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise privacy-related rights, contact:
Email: info@bolognabites.com