Silicon Valley Inspiration Tours Privacy Policy
1. General
This Privacy Policy informs users of this website about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator IACy International FZCO, DAFZA Dubai, UAE ("we", "us").
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We recommend reviewing this policy periodically as it may be updated to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.
Definitions of terms such as "personal data" or "processing" can be found in Art. 4 GDPR.
2. Access Data
We collect data about access to this website on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and store it as server log files. The following data is logged:
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Pages visited
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Time of access
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Amount of data transferred (bytes)
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Referring source or URL
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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IP address (anonymised)
Server log files are retained for a maximum of 7 days and then deleted. Data that must be retained for evidentiary purposes is exempt from deletion until the relevant matter is resolved.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies for pseudonymised reach measurement. These are small files stored on your device by your browser. Cookies improve usability and security of this website.
If you do not wish to allow cookies, you can opt out via the following links:
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
Most browsers also allow you to block cookies in settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit access to some features of this website.
4. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We collect, use, and share your personal data only where permitted by law or with your consent. Personal data includes any information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, or phone number.
You can visit this website without providing personal information. We do collect anonymised access data to improve our services; this cannot be traced back to you personally.
Where we process personal data, we do so for the following purposes:
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To respond to contact and enquiry form submissions
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To provide and improve our services
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To send newsletters and tour information (with your consent)
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To fulfil contractual obligations
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5. Contact and Enquiry Data
When you contact us via our website, email, or contact form, the information you provide is stored so we can process and respond to your enquiry. This data is not shared with third parties without your consent.
6. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse website usage on our behalf, on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
IP anonymisation is enabled on this website. Your IP address is truncated within EU/EEA member states before transmission. The truncated IP is not combined with other Google data.
Google LLC processes data in accordance with the EU Standard Contractual Clauses as the legal basis for data transfers to the USA. For more information:
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about you by installing the browser opt-out add-on:
7. Facebook Social Plugin
This website uses the Facebook Social Plugin, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. The plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and Facebook's servers. We have no control over what data the plugin transmits to Facebook.
If you are logged into Facebook while visiting this website, Facebook may link your visit to your account. To prevent this, log out of Facebook before visiting and clear your cookies. For more information, see Facebook's Privacy Policy:
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. processes data under the EU Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers outside the EEA.
8. Newsletter
We offer a newsletter to inform you about tours, events, and updates. To subscribe, you must provide a valid email address and consent to receive the newsletter. Newsletter delivery is handled by Mailchimp, a service of The Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. Mailchimp processes data under the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter. Upon cancellation, your personal data will be deleted from the mailing list.
9. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:
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Right to access: obtain a free copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
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Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
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Right to restriction: limit how we process your data
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Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
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Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
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Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@iacy.com
10. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is deleted. Where deletion is not possible due to legal obligations, data is restricted from further processing.
11. Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your personal data at any time. To do so, or to request access, correction, restriction, or deletion of your data, contact us at:
Email: hello@iacy.com
IACy International FZCO, DAFZA Dubai, UAE
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory data protection authority in your country of residence.
Last updated: May 2026