Privacy Policy
We take your family's privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Last Updated: July 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to TinyTravelerTips.com ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website at tinytravelertips.com (the "Site").
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics (measurement ID: G-CCS3EP2857), including:
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Approximate geographic location (city/country level)
- Referring website or search terms
- IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics 4 by default)
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Newsletter sign-up: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter. Note: Our newsletter form is currently a front-end interface; no email data is transmitted or stored at this time.
- Contact form: Your name, email, and message when you reach out to us.
3. Google Maps & Places API
We use the Google Maps Platform and Google Places API to provide location data, photos, ratings, and mapping functionality throughout our city guides and itineraries.
When you interact with maps or view place data on our Site, your usage is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. Google may collect usage data related to map interactions, which is governed by their own terms.
Place photos displayed on our Site are sourced from Google Places API and are attributed accordingly. We do not claim ownership of these images.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Here's what we use:
| Cookie / Service | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) | Website analytics and usage statistics | Third-party |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery (Literata, Plus Jakarta Sans) | Third-party |
| Leaflet / Map Tiles | Interactive map rendering | Third-party |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.
5. Third-Party Services
We integrate the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- analytics Google Analytics 4 — Website traffic analysis. Privacy Policy
- place Google Maps & Places API — Location data, photos, and maps. Privacy Policy
- font_download Google Fonts — Web font delivery. Privacy FAQ
- public Leaflet & OpenStreetMap — Interactive maps and tile rendering. Privacy Policy
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
TinyTravelerTips is a family travel resource designed for parents and caregivers. Our Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@tinytravelertips.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international regulations regarding children's data.
7. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics 4 default settings (14 months for user-level data)
- Newsletter emails: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- visibility Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- edit Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- delete Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
- block Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser privacy settings or extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@tinytravelertips.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our homepage or through our newsletter.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
mail hello@tinytravelertips.com
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