Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the limited information we collect during your visit to our website.

Privacy-First Approach

We collect minimal information automatically through your browser and use it only to improve our website and support our affiliate partnerships. No registration or personal information is required.

Overview

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information collected during your visit to our website. Since we do not require registration or account creation, we collect minimal information automatically through standard web technologies.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies:

Information TypeDetailsPurpose
Browser InformationBrowser type, version, operating systemWebsite optimization and compatibility
Device InformationDevice type, screen resolutionResponsive design and user experience
Usage DataPages visited, time spent, click behaviorAnalytics and content improvement
IP AddressYour internet connection’s IP addressGeographic analytics and security
Referrer InformationWebsite that referred you to usUnderstanding traffic sources

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect information when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Contact Form Submissions – If you use our contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide (name, email, message)
  • Newsletter Signup – If you subscribe to our newsletter (if available)

Important: We never require you to create an account, login, or provide personal information to access our content.

How We Use Information

Automatic Data Usage

We use automatically collected information to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Improve our content and user experience
  • Ensure website security and prevent abuse
  • Optimize our website for different devices and browsers
  • Understand which content is most valuable to our visitors

Voluntary Information Usage

Information you voluntarily provide is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries via contact forms
  • Send newsletters if you’ve subscribed
  • Enable commenting features if available
  • Provide customer support

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • Your general geographic location (city/country level)
  • Device and browser information

Google Analytics Privacy: Google’s Privacy Policy Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Affiliate Partners

We work with affiliate partners who may collect information when you click their links:

PartnerInformation CollectedPrivacy Policy
Booking.comClick tracking, booking behaviorBooking.com Privacy
GetYourGuideReferral tracking, conversion dataGetYourGuide Privacy
Amazon AssociatesClick tracking, purchase behaviorAmazon Privacy Notice
ViatorBooking referrals, user preferencesViator Privacy Policy

Important: When you click affiliate links, you’re subject to the privacy policies of our partners. We encourage you to review their policies.

Advertising Partners

If we display advertisements, we may work with:

  • Google AdSense – Uses cookies for personalized ads
  • Other advertising networks – May track user behavior for ad targeting

You can opt out of personalized advertising at AdChoices.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information automatically. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Essential Cookies

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Basic functionality

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics tracking
  • Performance measurement
  • User behavior analysis

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

  • Commission tracking for affiliate partners
  • Conversion measurement
  • Attribution data

Your Privacy Rights

All Users

You have the right to:

  • Access – Request information about data we collect
  • Correction – Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion – Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out – Opt out of certain data collection practices
  • Transparency – Understand how your information is used

EU Residents (GDPR Rights)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU residents have additional rights:

  • Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection – Object to certain types of data processing
  • Restriction – Request restriction of data processing
  • Automated Decision-Making – Protection from automated decision-making

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access personal information
  • Equal service and price

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected from our website:

Technical Safeguards

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication

Organizational Safeguards

  • Limited access to collected information
  • Regular privacy and security training
  • Incident response procedures
  • Vendor security requirements

However: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain different types of information for different periods:

Information TypeRetention PeriodReason
Website Analytics26 months (Google Analytics default)Statistical analysis and improvement
Contact Form Data2 yearsCustomer service and communication
Newsletter DataUntil unsubscribeMarketing communications

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you’re visiting from outside the US:

  • Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
  • We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers
  • EU residents: Transfers are made under appropriate adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date
  • Significant changes will be prominently posted on our website
  • You will be bound by the updated policy when you continue using our website

Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us by using our contact form. We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EU residents, our legal basis for processing your information:

  • Legitimate Interest – Website analytics, security, and improvement
  • Consent – Newsletter subscriptions, cookies (where required)
  • Contract Performance – Responding to contact form inquiries
  • Legal Obligation – Complying with applicable laws

Privacy Questions?

If you have questions about our privacy practices or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

Last updated: September 1, 2025