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How TripPlanning.org handles information, cookies, advertising and third-party services.

Last updated: September 22, 2026

TripPlanning.org (“we”, “us” or “our”) operates TripPlanning.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you use the Site, how that information may be used, and the role of third-party services.

Information you provide

You do not need to create an account to browse TripPlanning.org. If you contact us directly, we may receive information you choose to provide, such as your email address, name and the contents of your message. We use this information to respond to your inquiry and maintain necessary correspondence.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, the Site and its service providers may automatically receive technical information when you visit. This can include your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, approximate location derived from IP address, date and time of access, and other usage or diagnostic information.

This information may be used to operate the Site, understand traffic, improve content and performance, prevent abuse, measure advertising and maintain security.

Location information

TripPlanning.org does not request precise browser location unless you choose a location-based feature such as “Use my current location.” If you choose that feature, your browser or device may ask for permission to provide precise location coordinates.

Those coordinates are used only to provide the location-based feature you requested, such as positioning the map or identifying a nearby place. They may be sent to TripPlanning.org’s location endpoint and to service providers used to provide or support that feature. Precise browser location is not required to browse the Site, and you can deny or revoke location permission at any time through your browser or device settings.

Cookies and similar technologies

TripPlanning.org and third-party services used on the Site may use cookies, local storage, pixels or similar technologies. These technologies can help remember preferences, provide site features, measure visits, support advertising and attribute affiliate referrals.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Where required by applicable law, a consent or privacy-choice message may also be presented before certain advertising or measurement technologies are used.

Saved Deals and browser storage

The Travel Deals feature may allow you to save deals for later. Saved Deals are stored locally in your browser using local storage. No account is required, and the saved list stays with the browser and device where you saved it.

The current Saved Deals feature does not send the contents of your saved list to TripPlanning.org for server-side storage. Clearing your browser data or local storage may remove saved deals, and saved deals may not automatically appear in another browser or on another device.

Site analytics

TripPlanning.org uses Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand site traffic and performance. Cloudflare states that its Web Analytics service does not use cookies, local storage or fingerprinting to collect usage metrics for analytics. Cloudflare may process technical and performance information in order to provide aggregated website analytics and related services under its own privacy terms.

Google services and advertising

TripPlanning.org may use Google services for advertising and related measurement, including Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, may place or read cookies on your browser, or use similar technologies, IP addresses and other information as a result of serving or measuring ads on the Site.

Google may use information from this Site together with information from other sites or apps that use Google services, subject to Google’s own privacy policies and user settings.

Affiliate links and Amazon

Some links on TripPlanning.org are affiliate links, including links to Amazon. Affiliate links may contain referral identifiers that allow a retailer to determine that a visit or qualifying purchase originated from TripPlanning.org.

When you leave TripPlanning.org and visit Amazon or another retailer, that third party may collect and process information according to its own privacy policy and technologies. TripPlanning.org does not control the data practices of those third-party websites.

Embedded and third-party content

Some pages may include or link to third-party content or services, such as videos, maps, weather information, retailers, manufacturers, standards organizations or travel resources. Interacting with third-party content may allow the third party to receive technical or usage information under its own privacy policy.

How we use information

Information collected directly or through service providers may be used to:

Data retention

We retain information we receive directly only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to communications, maintaining records and meeting legal obligations. Third-party service providers determine their own retention periods under their respective policies.

Your choices

You can limit or delete cookies using your browser settings and, where available, use the privacy or consent controls presented on the Site. You may also use the privacy and advertising controls offered directly by Google and other third-party services.

Privacy rights

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have rights relating to personal information we hold about you, such as requesting access, correction or deletion. Because TripPlanning.org does not require an account to browse the Site, we may hold limited information that directly identifies you. To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the email address below.

Third-party links

TripPlanning.org contains links to websites we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or completing a transaction.

Children’s privacy

TripPlanning.org is a general travel information website and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13.

Security

We use reasonable measures to help protect information associated with the Site. However, no internet transmission, website or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Site, its services or legal requirements change. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].