**Effective Date: August 5, 2026**

Thank you for visiting ThePetiteWanderer.com (the "Website," "we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy matters to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with the Website.

By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

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## 1. Information We Collect

**Information You Provide Directly**
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, if you contact us directly through a contact form or email.

**Automatically Collected Information**
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
- Click activity, including clicks on affiliate links

**Information from Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Website, understand how visitors use it, and support affiliate link functionality. See Section 4 for more detail.

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## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- Understand visitor behavior and content performance through analytics
- Respond to inquiries sent through our contact form or email
- Track outbound clicks on affiliate links for commission purposes
- Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

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## 3. Google Analytics

We use **Google Analytics (GA4)**, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect information about how visitors use the Website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as your IP address (which may be anonymized), device and browser information, pages visited, and general location.

Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy), and you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

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## 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and collect usage data. We use cookies for:

- **Essential functionality**, such as remembering site preferences
- **Analytics**, through Google Analytics, to understand visitor behavior
- **Affiliate tracking**, so that our affiliate partners (such as Booking.com, Hostelworld, Viator, GetYourGuide, DiscoverCars, and SafetyWing) can attribute referrals and commissions correctly when you click an affiliate link on our Website

Most browsers allow you to control or block cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Visitors from the EU/UK will be presented with a cookie consent option where required by law, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies before they are set.

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## 5. Affiliate Disclosure

ThePetiteWanderer.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you click on or make a purchase through certain links on this Website, at no additional cost to you. These affiliate partners currently include, but are not limited to:

- Booking.com
- Hostelworld
- Viator
- GetYourGuide
- DiscoverCars
- SafetyWing
- Airbnb
Amazon
- Go Rentals Iceland

All opinions expressed on this Website are our own, and affiliate relationships do not influence the honesty of our recommendations. This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.

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## 6. Third Party Links and Services

The Website contains links to third party websites and services, including affiliate partners, booking platforms, and tour providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party site before providing personal information or making a purchase.

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## 7. Your Privacy Rights

**For Visitors in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom (GDPR)**

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent to cookies at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

The legal basis for processing your data is generally your consent (for cookies and analytics) or our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Website.

**For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)**

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

- Know what personal information is collected, used, and disclosed
- Request deletion of personal information we have collected
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information, but some cookie based advertising and analytics technologies may be considered "sharing" under CPRA)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.

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## 8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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## 9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

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## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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## 11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

**hello@kerryireland.co**

Kerry Ireland
Travel Blogger
ThePetiteWanderer.com