Privacy Policy for MadeForTravellers.com

At MadeForTravellers.com, your privacy is very important to us. This policy outlines what personal information we collect, how it’s used, and how we protect your data. By using our site, you consent to this privacy policy.

Who We Are

MadeForTravellers.com is a travel-focused blog operated by independent creators. Our goal is to inspire and inform you through helpful travel content. For questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at info@madefortravellers.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect data to provide a better experience for our readers and to run the site efficiently. The data we collect may include:

  • Name and email address (only when you voluntarily subscribe or contact us)
  • IP address and browser user agent (for spam prevention and analytics)
  • Cookies and usage data (for advertising, analytics, and website functionality)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Email and Newsletter Subscriptions

If you sign up for our newsletter, your email address and name (if provided) are stored securely. Our email services are managed through Journey by Mediavine, which enables us to send relevant updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of any email you receive.

Display Advertising

We use Journey by Mediavine as our advertising partner to serve display ads. These third-party ads may use cookies and tracking technologies to display relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Journey is responsible for serving and personalizing these ads. They may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity to improve ad performance and relevance.

Journey will update this policy automatically with relevant opt-out links and disclosures based on their compliance system.

Affiliate Disclosure

MadeForTravellers.com is a participant in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates, GetYourGuide, and Viator. This means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or booking through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. These programs use cookies to track referrals and measure performance. Your support through these links helps us keep the site running and filled with free content.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand user behavior, remember preferences, and improve website performance.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the way our website functions for you.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.

Analytics

We use tools such as Google Analytics to track and measure website performance. These tools collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve content and usability.

To learn more about how Google uses your data, you can visit the Google Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Pixels and Tracking

We use third-party tracking technologies to better understand user behavior, improve our content, and serve more relevant ads.

These tools may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions on our website. This information is shared with the platforms below for analytics and ad personalization:

  • Pinterest Tag – used to track actions and optimize Pinterest ad campaigns
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel – used to measure ad performance and create custom audiences
  • Google Tag Manager – used to manage and deploy marketing tags across the site

These tools may use cookies and other tracking technologies. Data collected may be combined with other information you’ve provided to these platforms or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.

You can manage your advertising preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising via the following resources:

We use tools such as Google Analytics to track and measure website performance. These tools collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve content and usability.

GDPR Compliance (For EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

  • The right to access, update or delete your personal information
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please email us at info@madefortravellers.com.

CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)

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

  • Know what personal data is collected
  • Know whether your data is sold or shared and to whom
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal data

We do not sell personal data. To make a data request or inquiry, please contact us at info@madefortravellers.com.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal data. These include SSL encryption and trusted third-party services (like Journey) that meet industry standards for data security and compliance.

Your Rights and Choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time
  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser
  • Contact us to request, update, or delete your personal information

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of this website indicates your agreement with any changes.

Last Updated: June 18, 2025