Effective Date: January 22, 2025
Brandonlittle.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about visitors (“you” or “your”) to our personal travel blog (“the Blog”). By accessing or using the Blog, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide to Us
- When you contact us via forms or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, or any other information you provide.
b. Information Automatically Collected
- We collect certain information automatically when you visit the Blog, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on the Blog
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c. Affiliate and Advertising Data
- Through affiliate marketing programs (such as Amazon Associates) and ad networks (such as Google AdSense), data may be collected, such as:
- Links clicked on affiliate content
- Ad impressions and interactions
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- Operating and maintaining the Blog
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Personalizing your experience on the Blog
- Analyzing traffic and usage patterns to improve the Blog’s content
- Displaying relevant ads and affiliate links
- Complying with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, including:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Blog’s functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the Blog.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads based on your interests.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the Blog’s functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
a. Affiliate Marketing
We participate in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. These programs use cookies to track purchases made through affiliate links to ensure commissions are accurately attributed.
b. Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Blog or other websites. You can manage Google’s ad personalization by visiting Google Ads Settings.
c. Analytics
We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the Blog.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information with:
- Service providers assisting with Blog operations
- Advertisers and affiliate programs for attribution purposes
- Legal authorities, if required by law
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review the information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Opt out of certain data collection and usage practices (e.g., cookie settings, ad personalization)
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Blog is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@brandonlittle.com
https://www.brandonlittle.com/contact
Last Updated: January 22, 2025