Privacy Policy

Last Updated April 2026

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 01.04.2026

Last updated: 01.04.2026

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At Sunday Stories (“Sunday Stories,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, join our mailing list, request a bespoke itinerary, make a booking, or otherwise interact with us.

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

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1. Who we are

Sunday Stories is the trading name of Julia Maria Borner, an individual entrepreneur.

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Julia Maria Borner is the controller of your personal data. In this Privacy Policy, “Sunday Stories”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Julia Maria Borner trading as Sunday Stories.

Contact details

Julia Maria Borner, trading as Sunday Stories

Apartment 4, Building 80

III Microdistrict, Gldani Estate

Gldani District

Tbilisi 0167

Georgia

Email: Hello@sunday-stories.com

Phone: +49 151 41306751

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2. The information we collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:
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Information you provide directly

You may give us information when you:

submit a contact form
inquire about a trip or retreat
request a bespoke itinerary
join our mailing list
complete a booking or reservation form
communicate with us by email, phone, WhatsApp, or other channels
respond to surveys or provide feedback
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This information may include:

name
email address
phone number
country of residence
travel preferences and interests
budget range
travel dates
number of travelers
special requests
passport details or other travel document information, where necessary for booking
emergency contact details
billing information
correspondence and messages you send us
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Sensitive or special category data

For some trips, retreats, or travel arrangements, you may choose to share information relating to:

health conditions
dietary requirements
accessibility needs
mobility considerations
allergies
wellness preferences

We only collect this information where necessary to provide the service you request, where you choose to provide it, or where you consent to us using it.
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Information collected automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

IP address
browser type
device type
operating system
referring website
pages viewed
time spent on pages
date and time of visits
clicks, navigation patterns, and site interactions

This information helps us understand how people use our website and improve the experience.
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Information from third parties

We may receive personal information from third parties such as:

booking partners and travel suppliers
payment processors
analytics providers
advertising platforms
email marketing providers
social media platforms
referral partners
publicly available sources, where relevant to a travel inquiry or partnership
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3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

respond to inquiries and communicate with you
design and deliver bespoke travel proposals
manage bookings, reservations, payments, and travel arrangements
provide customer support before, during, and after travel
send confirmations, itineraries, updates, and service messages
personalize your experience with Sunday Stories
send newsletters, inspiration, and marketing communications where permitted
understand website performance and improve our services
detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, misuse, or security issues
comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
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4. Legal bases for processing

Where applicable, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

performance of a contract, where processing is necessary to provide the travel services you request
taking steps at your request before entering into a contract
your consent, where you have given it
our legitimate interests, including operating and improving our website and services, communicating with clients, and protecting our business
compliance with legal obligations
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5. Marketing communications

If you join our mailing list or opt in to receive updates, we may send you emails about journeys, retreats, stories, offers, events, and related content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email, or
contacting us at Hello@sunday-stories.com

We will not send you marketing communications where prohibited by law.
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6. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

ensure the website functions properly
remember your preferences
understand site traffic and performance
improve user experience
measure the effectiveness of our marketing

Cookies may be set by us or by third-party services we use, such as analytics and advertising providers.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through our cookie banner or preference center.

You may also wish to publish a separate Cookie Policy describing the specific cookies and technologies used on your website.
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7. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business and provide travel services, including:

accommodation providers
transport providers
guides, retreat hosts, and local experience partners
destination management companies
payment processors
CRM and email marketing platforms
website hosting and technology providers
analytics and advertising providers
professional advisers such as lawyers, accountants, and insurers
regulatory authorities or law enforcement where legally required

We only share information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
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8. International transfers

Because travel is international by nature, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country.

Where required, we take appropriate steps to protect your personal information when it is transferred internationally.

By requesting international travel services, you understand that certain information may need to be shared with suppliers in other countries in order to arrange your trip.
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9. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

to provide services you requested
to maintain business and financial records
to comply with legal, tax, insurance, and regulatory obligations
to resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete it or anonymize it where appropriate.
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10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, transmission method, or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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11. Your rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:

access the personal information we hold about you
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
request deletion of your information
object to certain processing
request restriction of processing
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
request portability of your data
lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or regulator

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Hello@sunday-stories.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
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12. Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, partner sites, or social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
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13. Children’s privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children unless this is necessary as part of a family or group travel booking made by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate authorization, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
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14. Payment information

Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers unless explicitly stated and lawfully permitted.

Please review the privacy and security practices of the relevant payment provider used at checkout or invoicing stage.
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15. Travel documentation and booking information

Where necessary to arrange travel, we may collect and share information required by suppliers or authorities, such as:

passport details
nationality
date of birth
emergency contact information
visa-related information
dietary, accessibility, or health-related information relevant to the trip

You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you have permission to share personal information relating to other travelers in your party.
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16. Do not track and advertising

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Our website may not respond to these signals in all cases.

We may use advertising or remarketing tools to show relevant content to people who have visited our site, where permitted by law.
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17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or business practices.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above.
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18. Contact us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact: