Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 26 November 2025

Welcome to TheBusyExplorer (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate thebusyexplorer.com (the “Site”), a travel blog dedicated to sharing travel guides, tips, and destination experiences.
Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us through our email or contact form

  • Leave comments on blog posts

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information included in your message or comment

We do not collect payment information, as we do not sell products or process payments.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring URLs

  • General location (country/city level)

This data helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve user experience.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site performance

  • Measure traffic and engagement

  • Display personalized ads

  • Monitor analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user interactions.
Google may collect:

  • Device information

  • IP addresses (anonymized where possible)

  • Browsing behavior

Google may use this data according to its own privacy policy.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

4. Advertising & Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to:

  • Serve personalized ads

  • Limit repeated ads

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

Users in the EU/UK will see a consent banner, as required by GDPR.

Google may also use contextual, non-personalized ads if you do not consent.

You can review Google’s advertising policies on their official privacy page.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

TheBusyExplorer participates in affiliate programs, including:

  • Amazon Associates

  • Booking.com Affiliate Program

  • Other travel-related affiliate networks

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
These third-party partners may use cookies to track purchases and referrals.

We do not control the data collection practices of these affiliate partners.

6. Comments & Public Information

When you leave a comment on a blog post:

  • Your name and comment text are displayed publicly

  • Your email address is not shown publicly

  • Your IP address may be collected to prevent spam

We use anti-spam tools such as Akismet (or similar tools supported by your platform).

7. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Improve website quality and user experience

  • Respond to inquiries or comments

  • Display relevant ads and affiliate product recommendations

  • Analyze website traffic and performance

  • Maintain site security and prevent fraud

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

8. Data Storage & Protection

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Accidental loss

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share non-personal or limited personal information with trusted third parties such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google AdSense

  • Affiliate networks (Amazon, Booking.com, etc.)

  • Anti-spam services

These providers use your data according to their own privacy policies.

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

10. GDPR (European Union/UK) Privacy Rights

If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK, you have rights under the GDPR, including:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to correct inaccurate information

  • The right to request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)

  • The right to object to processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: thebusyexplorerblog@gmail.com

11. CCPA (California) Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected

  • The right to request deletion

  • The right to opt-out of data selling (we do not sell personal data)

  • The right to non-discrimination

Requests can be sent to: thebusyexplorerblog@gmail.com

12. Children’s Privacy

TheBusyExplorer does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will remove it immediately.

13. External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including affiliate partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content on external sites.

We encourage users to review their privacy policies.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of these changes.

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us at: thebusyexplorerblog@gmail.com