Privacy Policy
Bill Duffield Travels | www.billduffieldtravels.com
Last Updated: August 12, 2026
Introduction
Bill Duffield Travels ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at www.billduffieldtravels.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site or subscribe to our email newsletter. We are committed to handling your data with transparency and respect.
Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information:
Email Address: If you voluntarily subscribe to our weekly newsletter, we collect your email address for that purpose only.
Usage and Device Data (Google Analytics 4): When you visit our website, Google Analytics 4 automatically collects non-personally identifiable information about your device and interaction with our site. This includes browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (city/country level). IP addresses are anonymized by default in GA4 and are not stored.
We do not collect names, payment information, precise location data, or sensitive personal data beyond what is described above.
How We Use Your Information
Email Address: Used solely to send you our weekly newsletter containing travel writing updates, stories, and guides.
Analytics Data: Used strictly to analyze aggregated website traffic, popular content, and overall site performance so we can improve reader experience. We do not use advertising features, remarketing, or cross-site tracking.
Third-Party Services
Email Service Provider — Mailer: Your email address is stored and managed through Mailer. By subscribing, your data is subject to Mailer's Privacy Policy. We use Mailer because it maintains industry-standard data security practices and supports compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Analytics Provider — Google Analytics 4: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand basic website usage patterns. GA4 uses first-party cookies to aggregate interaction data in anonymized form. To learn how Google handles data from websites using its analytics services, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
We do not grant Mailer, Google, or any other third party the right to use your data for their own independent marketing or commercial purposes.
Cookies and Cookie Consent
This site uses essential cookies for site functionality and non-essential analytical cookies provided by Google Analytics 4:
Analytics Cookies: Set by Google Analytics 4 (_ga cookies) to distinguish unique visitors and measure site interaction anonymously.
Third-Party Cookies: Embedded features (such as Mailer forms) may set cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.
Cookie Consent Banner:
We utilize Hostinger’s built-in cookie banner to manage visitor consent. Analytics cookies are disabled by default and will only load if you explicitly grant permission via the cookie banner. You may update your cookie preferences at any time, or opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your email address or personal information with third parties. This site does not operate affiliate programs, display advertisements, or monetize reader data.
Legal Bases for Processing — EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: You provide explicit consent when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept analytics cookies via our consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests: We process anonymized traffic measurements based on our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving site performance, provided your data protection rights are not overridden.
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete ("right to be forgotten"), restrict, or export your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw consent without penalty. Contact us at the email address below to exercise these rights; we will respond within 30 days.
California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights
California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to request access to or deletion of personal data, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Data Retention
We retain your email address until you unsubscribe via the link in any newsletter. Google Analytics retention settings are configured to automatically erase user-level event data after 14 months.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal or technical changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact
For any privacy questions or requests, please contact:
Bill Duffield
Bill Duffield Travels
billduffieldtravels@gmail.com