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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information EuroRail Times ("we", "us", the "Site" at eurorailtimes.com) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are committed to handling your data lawfully and transparently, including under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Who we are

EuroRail Times is an independent rail information publication operated from Türkiye. For any privacy question or data request, contact legal@eurorailtimes.com.

Information we collect

Cookies and similar technologies

We and selected third parties use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Where required by law, we request your consent for non-essential (analytics, advertising and affiliate) cookies through a consent banner, and you can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings or the banner controls.

Advertising (Google AdSense and partners)

We display advertising on this site, including through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

We may also work with other advertising and audience partners (such as Criteo) that use cookies to measure and personalise advertising.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google Analytics sets cookies and processes data such as your IP address and interactions. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links (for example to Klook, accommodation partners via Stay22, and travel partners via the Travelpayouts network such as Aviasales, WayAway and Kiwi.com). When you click these, the partner may set a cookie to attribute a resulting booking to us, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Booking and third-party sites

When you click through to book, you leave EuroRail Times and any personal or payment details you enter are handled by that third party under their own privacy policy. We do not receive or store your payment information.

Legal bases (GDPR)

We rely on: your consent for non-essential cookies and advertising/analytics; our legitimate interests in operating, securing and improving the site; and, where relevant, compliance with legal obligations.

International transfers

Some of our providers (such as Google) are based outside the European Economic Area. Where data is transferred internationally, it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

Data retention

Email enquiries are kept no longer than necessary and typically deleted within 12 months. Analytics data is retained according to our provider's settings and then aggregated or deleted. We do not sell your personal data.

Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise your rights, email legal@eurorailtimes.com; we aim to respond within 30 days.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date above reflects the latest revision.