Globe Trail Guide respects your privacy. This page explains, in plain language, what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.

1. Who We Are

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

2. Information We Collect

We collect two kinds of information: information you give us (like when you subscribe to our newsletter or send us an email) and information collected automatically (like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the like, via cookies and analytics tools).

3. How We Use It

We use this information to operate and improve the site, respond to your messages, send newsletters if you’ve subscribed, measure traffic, and show you relevant ads.

4. Cookies

We use cookies for three purposes: essential site functionality, analytics (Google Analytics), and advertising (Google AdSense). You can disable cookies in your browser, though the site may not work as intended.

5. Google AdSense Disclosure

Globe Trail Guide uses Google AdSense to serve ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics for site measurement, Google AdSense for advertising, and we may embed content from YouTube, Instagram, or other platforms. Each of these has its own privacy policy.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you’re in the EU or California, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. You can also object to certain processing or withdraw consent. Email hello@globetrailguide.com to exercise any of these rights.

8. Children

Globe Trail Guide is not directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect their data.

9. Data Retention & Security

We keep information only as long as we need it. Newsletter subscriber info is kept until you unsubscribe. Email correspondence is kept for reasonable business purposes. We use industry-standard security, but no system is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage or sent via newsletter.

📬 Questions? Email us at hello@globetrailguide.com and we’ll get back to you within three business days.