Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025
Website: https://planmytravel.blog
Owner: Plan My Travel (“we,” “our,” or “us”)

1. Introduction

Your privacy is very important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how Plan My Travel collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, https://planmytravel.blog.

By using this site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you subscribe to our newsletter
Submit a contact form
Leave a comment
Participate in surveys or promotions

This may include your name, email address, or other information you choose to provide.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, certain data is automatically collected, such as:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop or mobile)
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website or ad source

This helps us understand visitor behavior and improve user experience.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like pixels and analytics tools) to:

Personalize your browsing experience
Serve relevant ads through Google Ads or affiliate networks
Measure site performance and visitor engagement

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

🍪 Example: If you click on a Booking.com or Amazon link, a cookie may be used to track your purchase so the affiliate partner can credit us for the referral.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Improve website functionality and content relevance
Analyze traffic and trends
Communicate with you (only if you opt in)
Display personalized ads or product recommendations
Track affiliate referrals to support the site financially

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

Plan My Travel participates in several affiliate and advertising programs, including:

Amazon Associates Program
Booking.com Partner Network
Viator and GetYourGuide Affiliates
Other travel, product, or booking partners

These programs use cookies or unique tracking links to identify when you click a link and make a purchase or booking.
We may earn a small commission, but there is no additional cost to you.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

5. AI-Generated Content and Data Usage

This website's content, suggestions, and travel insights may be partially created or enhanced using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

While AI helps us provide faster and richer information, please note:

AI-generated information may not always be completely accurate or up-to-date.
We may use AI tools to improve recommendations or personalize article suggestions.
No personal user data is directly shared with AI systems — any analysis is anonymized.

You should always verify critical travel details (like visa, health, or local regulations) with official or trusted sources.

6. Google Ads, Analytics, and Advertising Partners

We may use:

Google Analytics to understand site traffic and visitor behavior
Google Ads / AdSense for contextual advertising
Meta, Pinterest, or other ad platforms for remarketing

These tools may use cookies or anonymous identifiers to serve personalized ads.
You can opt out of Google’s ad personalization by visiting:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com

7. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

We may send occasional travel updates, guides, or new blog alerts.
You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.

We use secure mailing tools that comply with anti-spam regulations.

8. Data Retention and Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to cookies or email communication

To make such a request, please contact us at privacy@planmytravel.blog

10. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
If you believe your child has submitted information to us, please contact us to remove it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date above.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
📧 privacy@planmytravel.blog
🌐 https://planmytravel.blog