Legal Document
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last updated: July 2026
Welcome to GlobeTrailGuide. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit globetrailguide.com, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your personal information. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable privacy laws.
1. Introduction
GlobeTrailGuide ("we", "our", "us") operates the website accessible at https://globetrailguide.com. We are the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this website.
By accessing or using GlobeTrailGuide, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
Data Controller: GlobeTrailGuide
Website: https://globetrailguide.com
Contact: hello@globetrailguide.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Name — optionally provided when submitting a contact form.
- Message content — any message or query you send us via our contact page.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Device information — screen resolution and device type (mobile, tablet, desktop).
- Cookies and tracking technologies — first-party and third-party cookies (see Section 6).
- Usage data — how you interact with our content, which links you click, and feature usage.
We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or sensitive personal data such as health information, race, or religion.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes, relying on the legal bases indicated:
- To provide and improve our service (Legitimate Interest) — understanding how visitors use the site to improve content and navigation.
- To send newsletters and travel updates (Consent) — only if you have explicitly subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To respond to enquiries (Legitimate Interest) — answering questions submitted via our contact form.
- To facilitate affiliate partnerships (Legitimate Interest) — some links on GlobeTrailGuide are affiliate links; see Section 5 for full details.
- To serve advertising (Consent, where required) — via Google AdSense and similar networks; see Section 6.
- To monitor site security and prevent fraud (Legitimate Interest).
- To comply with legal obligations (Legal Obligation).
4. Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with GlobeTrailGuide in aggregate — pages visited, time on page, traffic source, and approximate (country/city-level) location. We do not build individual profiles from this data or sell it to anyone.
Where Google Analytics is used, Google may process this data on servers outside your country. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, by adjusting your preferences in our cookie banner, or by using your browser's private/incognito mode.
5. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
GlobeTrailGuide participates in affiliate marketing programmes. Some links on our website are affiliate links — if you click one and complete a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate income helps us keep this site free and independent.
FTC Disclosure: In accordance with U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidelines and equivalent regulations elsewhere, GlobeTrailGuide discloses all material affiliate relationships. Affiliate links are used only for products and services we genuinely recommend, and our editorial content is never influenced by these relationships.
5.1 Our Affiliate Partners
We are currently enrolled in affiliate programmes including, but not limited to: Booking.com (accommodation), Viator and GetYourGuide (tours and experiences), World Nomads (travel insurance), Skyscanner (flights), Holafly (eSIM), and Amazon (travel gear). This list may change as we join or leave programmes.
5.2 How Affiliate Tracking Works
When you click an affiliate link, a cookie is placed on your device by the partner or their affiliate network. This cookie records that you arrived via GlobeTrailGuide, enabling us to receive a commission if you complete a booking. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are used solely for commission attribution — the price you pay is never affected.
8. Third-Party Services
GlobeTrailGuide integrates or relies on services from the following third parties, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google — Analytics, AdSense advertising, and Fonts.
- Brevo — newsletter delivery and email automation.
- Booking.com, Viator, GetYourGuide, World Nomads, Skyscanner, Holafly, Amazon — affiliate partners (see Section 5).
- Pexels & Unsplash — stock photography providers credited throughout the site.
- Hostinger — our web hosting provider.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Newsletter subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days.
- Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months to handle follow-up queries.
- Server log data — retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging.
- Analytics data — retained for up to 26 months, then automatically deleted.
- Cookie data — varies by type (see Section 6); advertising cookies typically expire within 13 months.
10. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") — request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@globetrailguide.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
11. Children's Privacy
GlobeTrailGuide is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hello@globetrailguide.com and we will delete such data promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of GlobeTrailGuide after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
Email: hello@globetrailguide.com
Website: https://globetrailguide.com