Cookies & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ompath Travels. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.ompathtravels.com. Ompath Travels, founded by Veronica Bonso and based in Northville, Michigan, is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and ensuring transparency in the processing of personal data in compliance with applicable regulations, including GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California users).

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are

Ompath Travels
Email: info@ompathtravels.com
Phone: +39-329-143-2298
Founder: Veronica Bonso

3. Website Development and Technologies

The Ompath Travels website was fully designed and developed by CREAWEBIDENTITY, using modern standard web technologies to ensure optimal performance, security, and a smooth user experience.

Website Developer:

CREAWEBIDENTITY
Website: https://creawebidentity.com/
VAT Number: 13621420960
Email: info@creawebidentity.com

Technologies Used:

The website is built using the following technologies:

HTML5 – For site structure and content
CSS3 – For styling and responsive design
JavaScript – For interactivity and dynamic functionality
GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) – For smooth animations and scroll effects

All these technologies are industry standards and do not collect or transmit personal data without your consent. GSAP is loaded from a secure CDN (Content Delivery Network) to ensure speed and reliability.

4. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help us improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms. They do not store personally identifiable information.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Search Console to monitor and analyze our website traffic. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages they visit, and how long they spend on each page. This information is used exclusively to improve user experience and optimize site content.

Data collected by Google Search Console:

- Pages viewed and time spent
- Search keywords used to find our site
- Technical data (browser type, operating system, device)
- IP address (in anonymized form)
- Approximate geographic location

6. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

Data voluntarily provided through contact forms:

- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Specific message or request

Our contact forms are managed through Web3Forms, a secure form management service that does not store your data on their servers but sends it directly to our email.

Data collected for free resources:

When you download free resources from our site (travel guides, itineraries, checklists), you are asked to provide your email address. These email addresses are collected and managed through Beacons, a contact management platform.

Automatically collected data:

- IP address (in anonymized form)
- Browser type and device
- Pages visited and visit duration
- Traffic source (search engines, direct links, social media)

7. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your requests

Information provided through contact forms is used exclusively to respond to your questions, provide personalized quotes, and plan your trip to Italy.

To provide free resources

Email addresses collected for downloading free resources are used to send you the requested material.

For marketing communications (future)

In the future, we may use collected email addresses to send you newsletters, special offers, and informational content related to travel in Italy. Before starting any email marketing activities, you will be asked for explicit opt-in consent. You will always have the option to easily unsubscribe from these communications through the link included in every email.

To improve our website

Analytics data collected through Google Search Console is used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve user experience.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

- Consent: When you sign up to receive free resources or marketing communications
- Contract performance: When you contact us to request travel planning services
- Legitimate interest: To improve our website and services through data analysis

9. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We share your data only with the following service providers that help us manage our site and services:

- Web3Forms: For contact form management
- Beacons: For email address management and delivery of free resources
- Google Search Console: For website traffic analysis
- CREAWEBIDENTITY: For website development, maintenance, and hosting

All these service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

10. Digital Products and Refund Policy

Ompath Travel offers digital products such as travel guides, personalized itineraries, and downloadable resources. Due to the digital nature of these products, refunds or returns are not possible once the material has been delivered and made accessible.

In case of problems:

If you experience issues receiving your purchased digital material or if you have not received the product within the expected timeframe, please contact us within 24 hours of the purchase date or expected delivery date:

- Email: info@ompathtravel.com
- Phone: +39-329-143-2298

We will do our best to resolve any technical or delivery issues as quickly as possible.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

- Contact form data: Retained for 2 years from last contact
- Email addresses for free resources: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form for long-term statistical analysis

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access your personal data and obtain a copy
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict the processing of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Data portability in a structured and readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time for marketing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@ompathtravel.com

14. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media pages, travel service providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

15. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

- View stored cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Enable private browsing mode

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will inform you of any substantial changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the date at the top. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your data.

17. Contact

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us:

Ompath Travels
Email: info@ompathtravels.com
Phone: +39-329-143-2298

Website Development:
CREAWEBIDENTITY
Website: https://creawebidentity.com/
Email: info@creawebidentity.com
VAT Number: 13621420960