1. Who We Are

Globe Trail Guide (globetrailguide.com) is an independent travel publication featuring destination guides, city walks, and practical travel tips. Contact: hello@globetrailguide.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two kinds of information: information you give us (for example, when you submit a contact form or newsletter signup) and information collected automatically by our servers and analytics tools (IP address, browser type, referring pages, time spent on pages, device type, and approximate location).

Information you provide voluntarily

• Name and email address if you sign up for the newsletter
• Messages you send through the contact form
• Comments you post publicly on articles

Information collected automatically

• Log data (IP address, user agent, pages viewed, timestamps)
• Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics and advertising
• Aggregated usage statistics from tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver and improve the content on Globe Trail Guide, respond to messages, send newsletters you asked for, prevent abuse, and understand which stories resonate with readers so we can publish more of what you love.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to remember your preferences, measure how visitors use the site, and show relevant ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of personalized advertising at any time.

5. Advertising and Google AdSense

Globe Trail Guide uses Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks to display advertisements. These providers may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

6. Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third-party services to run this site: Google Analytics and Google Search Console (traffic analytics), Google AdSense (ads), our email delivery provider for the newsletter, and our web host. Each of these providers has its own privacy policy.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export personal information we hold about you, and to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@globetrailguide.com and we’ll respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

Globe Trail Guide is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date at the top and, for significant changes, provide a notice on the site.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email hello@globetrailguide.com or visit our Contact page.