Privacy policy

Last updated: [July 19th, 2025]

At Passport Horizon, accessible from https://www.passporthorizon.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data to improve your experience on our travel blog and website:

  • Personal information: such as your name and email address (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us).

  • Usage data: including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site — collected via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics.

  • Affiliate tracking data: clicks on affiliate links from our recommended travel services (e.g., Amazon Associates, Booking.com, GetYourGuide) may be tracked by third-party cookies or pixels.

2. How We Collect Your Data

Data is collected through:

  • Newsletter signup and contact forms on Passport Horizon.

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies used for travel content personalization and site performance analysis.

  • Affiliate link tracking managed by trusted third-party programs.

  • Analytics tools that help us understand user behavior on our travel guides and blog posts.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or messages promptly.

  • Send you newsletters with travel tips, updates, and exclusive offers (only if you opt-in).

  • Monitor and improve site performance and user experience on Passport Horizon.

  • Track clicks on affiliate links to continue recommending trusted travel gear, accommodations, and tours.

  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to better understand how visitors interact with Passport Horizon, personalize content, and monitor affiliate marketing activity. When you visit our site, you’ll see a cookie consent banner in compliance with EU cookie laws, allowing you to manage your preferences.

You can disable or manage cookies anytime through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Passport Horizon uses third-party services that may collect or process your data:

  • Google Analytics for website traffic analysis.

  • Squarespace as our hosting and site infrastructure provider.

  • Mailchimp (or similar services) for email marketing and newsletters.

  • Affiliate programs including Amazon Associates, Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program, and GetYourGuide Affiliate Program.

Please note that these third parties have their own privacy policies, and affiliate networks may use cookies or tracking pixels to track your interactions when clicking outbound links.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and access controls. Your information is stored securely to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • The right to access your personal data.

  • The right to request correction or deletion of your data.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

  • The right to file a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [your email].

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please email us at ✉️ [your email].