1. Who We Are
TravelTern ("we", "us", "our") is a travel photography and destination guide website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you when you visit our site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring URLs, collected via analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Cookies — small text files stored in your browser for analytics, advertising (Google AdSense), and affiliate tracking purposes.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as payment information, government ID, or health data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter, if you have subscribed.
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
- To display relevant advertising via Google AdSense.
- To track affiliate referrals for commission purposes.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
5. Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links — if you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate tracking typically uses cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
6. Cookies
We use cookies for analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
7. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per the default retention period of the analytics provider (typically 26 months for Google Analytics).
8. Your Rights
If you are based in the EU/EEA, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, email us at hello@traveltern.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.