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Privacy Policy

What we collect, what we do not, and who else is involved.

ErtaAle.com is a static website. We do not ask you to create an account, we do not run our own advertising and we do not sell data to anybody.

What we collect ourselves

Nothing directly. There are no forms, logins, newsletters or comments on this site. If you choose a language from the switcher, that preference is stored in your own browser’s local storage and never leaves your device.

Third-party services

  • GetYourGuide. We load the GetYourGuide widget and partner analytics script so booking widgets work and bookings can be attributed to us. GetYourGuide may set cookies and process data under its own privacy policy.
  • Trip.com. Accommodation links point to Trip.com, which processes data under its own privacy policy once you follow a link.
  • Google Fonts. Typefaces are loaded from Google’s font service, which receives your IP address as part of that request.
  • Our host. Standard server logs (IP address, browser, page requested) are kept by our hosting provider for security and diagnostics.

Cookies

We set no cookies of our own. Cookies you may encounter come from the GetYourGuide widget and analytics script and from partner sites you click through to. You can block or clear them in your browser settings at any time.

Affiliate tracking

When you click a booking link, our partner id is passed to GetYourGuide or Trip.com so that a resulting booking can be credited to us. We receive aggregated reports — bookings, values, commissions — never your name, contact details or payment information.

Children

This site is a general-audience travel guide and is not directed at children under 13.

Your rights

Under the GDPR and similar laws you have rights of access, correction, erasure and objection. Because we hold essentially no personal data, most requests are better directed to GetYourGuide, Trip.com or our host; if you would like help, write to [email protected].

Changes

If this policy changes materially we will update this page.

Contact

Privacy questions: [email protected].

Plan your expedition

Stand on the rim of Erta Ale

A night walk across the lava field, the glow of the crater at midnight and sunrise over the Danakil. Compare licensed tours with Afar escorts, camping and meals included, and book in a couple of taps.