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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

1. Introduction

MelissaAndJohnTravels.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Name and email when subscribing to our newsletter
  • Comments or messages you leave via contact forms

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device type via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Geolocation data (city-level) to help personalize content
  • Referring page and visit duration for site usage analysis

c. Third-Party Cookies & Tracking:

  • Plugins for social sharing, affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Klook)
  • Cookie-based tools to improve performance and delivery

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and travel updates, when requested
  • Analyze site traffic and improve user experience
  • Manage communications, such as questions or feedback
  • Track affiliate commissions (for transparency only)

4. Cookie & Tracking Usage

We use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Performance cookies: Google Analytics to monitor site activity
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: To measure conversions via booking or shopping links

Your Rights: You can disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings or opt out using our cookie banner.

5. Sharing & Disclosure

  • We do not sell or rent your personal data.
  • We may share data with service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers) who use it only to support our operations.
  • We comply with legal requests (e.g., subpoenas) but will notify you unless prohibited.

6. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.
  • Usage and analytics data are retained for up to 24 months.
  • We periodically delete outdated or unnecessary information.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Object to or restrict data use
  • (For EU/UK users) Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us via the “Contact” page or at [legal@melissaandjohntravels.com].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is intended for users aged 16+. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe we’ve collected data from a minor, please contact us to request removal.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes. We’ll notify you via email or a banner if updates materially affect your rights or data.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy, contact us at:

Contact page: MelissaAndJohnTravels.com/contact

Email: [legal@melissaandjohntravels.com]