Draft Privacy Policy for TravelTimothy.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to TravelTimothy.com (“we”, “us”, “the Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains the types of information we collect, why we collect it, how it’s used, where it may be shared, and your privacy rights.
This policy applies website-wide (including any subdirectories or content categories like “Van Life,” “Tim in Thailand”).
Last updated: [Insert Date]
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2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
Voluntarily provided: email addresses (for newsletter sign-up), names (if you submit comments or contact forms).
Automatically collected: IP addresses, browser type, visited pages, device data—via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate data: referral data via affiliate cookies or tracking links.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Send newsletters and updates (only if subscribed).
Analyze site traffic and user behavior (via analytics).
Manage and track affiliate links and conversions.
Provide a better user experience (e.g. content personalization, internal navigation).
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4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Remember your preferences.
Provide personalized content.
Measure site usage via Google Analytics.
You can disable cookies in your browser—this will not break the basic functionality of the site.
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5. Affiliate Disclosure
We participate in affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, Booking.com, etc.), and may receive commissions on purchases made through links on this site.
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6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We may share data with:
Service providers: e.g., email platform (MailerLite/Beehiiv), hosting provider, analytics tools.
Affiliate partners: for tracking referrals and commissions.
We do not sell or disclose your personal data to unrelated third parties.
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7. Legal Compliance & Your Rights
Depending on your location:
GDPR (EU): You have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data.
CCPA / CalOPPA (California): You can request access to your data, opt out of data sale, or request deletion.
We comply with these as applicable—no sale of personal data to third parties is conducted.
To exercise your rights or ask questions, contact us at: [your-contact-email@example.com]
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8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
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9. Data Retention & Security
We retain your data only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose (e.g., active subscription, analytics data).
We implement reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll update the “Last updated” date and encourage you to review it periodically.
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11. Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Reach out via email: travelingtimothy@gmail.com
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Summary of Legal Coverage:
Feature Included
GDPR Compliance
CCPA / CalOPPA Cover
Cookie & Tracking Usage
Affiliate Disclosure
Data Sharing Details