1. Information We Collect

 Information you provide directly:

• Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a resource)
• First name (when you subscribe or submit a story)
• Stories, photos, and travel experiences (when you submit through our community forms)
• Comments and messages (when you contact us or engage with our content)

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring pages
• Approximate geographic location
  
  

This information is collected through standard web analytics tools including cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Send newsletters, travel guides, and the downloadable resources you requested
• Publish submitted stories and photos on the Site and social media (first names only, as described in our Terms of Use)
• Respond to your questions and comments
• Improve the Site and understand how readers engage with our content
• Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
  
  

3. Story and Photo Submissions

When you submit a story or photographs through our “Share Your Adventure” form or similar features, you should be aware that:

• Submitted content may be published publicly on the Site and shared on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest).
• We publish first names only. We will not publish your last name, home address, or other identifying information without your explicit permission.
• Photos you submit may be used in blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, and related promotional content.
• You may request removal of published content by contacting us at hello@familieswhotravel.com. We will make reasonable efforts to honor removal requests, though we cannot guarantee removal from third-party platforms where content has already been shared.
  
  

4. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource, we will send you emails related to family travel, new blog posts, tips, and occasional promotional content. We use a third-party email marketing platform to manage our subscriber list and send emails.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send. Unsubscribing will remove you from our marketing list but will not affect information we may retain for legal or operational purposes.

5. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

Some content on this Site may include affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through an affiliate link, at no additional cost to you. We do not allow advertisers to influence our editorial content.

6. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate and improve the Site, including:

• Web analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
• Email marketing platforms
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
• Affiliate networks

These services may collect information about your use of the Site according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

7. Cookies

This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze Site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers as reasonably necessary to operate the Site, deliver communications, process transactions, and comply with legal obligations. We require these providers to maintain appropriate data security practices.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@familieswhotravel.com. We will respond to reasonable requests within a reasonable timeframe.

California residents: You may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what information we collect and to request deletion.

EEA/UK residents: You may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data and to object to certain processing.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Site is a family travel blog written for and read by adults, including parents of children of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

12. International Users

This Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

13.Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:

Families Who Travel

hello@familieswhotravel.com