Effective Date: 20 October 2025
Welcome to The Vacation Checklist (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit thevacationchecklist.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better user experience, improve our services, and maintain the functionality of the Site. The types of information we may collect include:
a. Personal Information (You Provide Voluntarily)
When you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit feedback, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Any other information you choose to provide voluntarily (e.g., comments or messages)
b. Non-Personal Information (Collected Automatically)
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or URL
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features
- To personalize user experience and provide relevant content
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, or send updates (only if you opt in)
- To analyze website usage and performance
- To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
- To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as analytics scripts) to enhance user experience and gather website usage statistics.
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize returning visitors and remember preferences.
b. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Understand traffic patterns and improve usability
- Store user preferences (e.g., language or layout settings)
- Analyze engagement using third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain features of the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools to improve our service and understand user behavior. These may include:
- Google Analytics (for visitor statistics)
- Email marketing platforms (for newsletter subscriptions)
These services may collect information under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for details on how they handle data.
5. Data Retention
We only keep your personal information as long as necessary to:
- Provide the services you requested
- Comply with legal or contractual obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Once no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA):
- Right to access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to deletion (“right to be forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to object or restrict processing – Object to or limit how your data is used
- Right to data portability – Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@thevacationchecklist.com
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Vacation Checklist is not directed toward children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside your home country, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in a country with different data protection laws. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
The Vacation Checklist
Email: info@thevacationchecklist.com
Website: https://thevacationchecklist.com