Explorer Sue Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 01, 2020
Website: https://www.explorersue.com
Business Name: Explorer Sue
Contact Email: info@explorersue.com

At Explorer Sue, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and what choices you have.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

  • sign up for our email newsletter
  • fill out a contact form
  • purchase a digital product
  • leave a comment on a blog post
  • submit an inquiry about services, partnerships, or collaborations
  • respond to a survey, giveaway, or promotion

This information may include:

  • your name
  • your email address
  • billing information
  • any message or content you submit voluntarily

Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, Explorer Sue may automatically collect certain information when you browse the site, including:

  • IP address
  • browser type
  • device type
  • operating system
  • referring website
  • pages viewed
  • links clicked
  • date and time of your visit
  • approximate geographic location
  • cookie and tracking data

Businesses that publish privacy notices are generally expected to explain what data they collect and how it is used, including categories of personal information and sources where applicable. (California Privacy Protection Agency)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • operate and maintain the website
  • send newsletters, updates, and marketing emails
  • respond to messages or customer service requests
  • process purchases and deliver digital products
  • improve site performance, content, and user experience
  • analyze traffic and reader behavior
  • personalize content, promotions, or recommendations
  • detect fraud, spam, or security issues
  • comply with legal obligations

Privacy laws and guidance commonly require businesses to explain the purposes for which they collect and use personal information. (California Privacy Protection Agency)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Explorer Sue may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

  • remember user preferences
  • understand how visitors use the site
  • measure marketing performance
  • support affiliate tracking
  • improve website functionality

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser and remember certain information.

You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

4. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to the Explorer Sue newsletter, we may use your name and email address to send:

  • travel tips and inspiration
  • blog updates
  • product announcements
  • promotions and special offers

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at [your email address].

If you use an email service provider such as ConvertKit, MailerLite, Flodesk, or Mailchimp, your information may be stored and processed through that provider in order to deliver emails.

5. Purchases and Payment Processing

If you purchase a product, guide, or service through Explorer Sue, your payment information may be processed by a third-party payment processor or ecommerce platform, such as Gumroad and PayPal .

Explorer Sue does not store your full payment card information on its own servers unless explicitly stated.

We may receive limited purchase details such as:

  • your name
  • email address
  • order information
  • transaction status

6. Affiliate Links

Explorer Sue uses affiliate links. This means that if you click certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate networks or partners may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to attribute referrals and commissions.

These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Explorer Sue is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

7. Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Meta Pixel
  • affiliate dashboards
  • advertising or retargeting platforms
  • booking/travel monetization tools such as Stay22 / Travelpayouts / Amazon.

These tools may collect information about your activity on the site and across other sites over time, depending on the tool and your settings.

We use this information to:

  • understand site traffic
  • improve content
  • measure conversions
  • optimize marketing performance

If required by applicable law, we may provide cookie or consent tools that allow you to manage certain tracking preferences.

8. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Articles or pages on Explorer Sue may include embedded content or third-party tools, such as:

  • videos
  • maps
  • social media posts
  • booking widgets
  • forms
  • ad scripts

Embedded content from other websites behaves in much the same way as if you visited that third-party website directly. Those third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money in the ordinary sense of the term.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only when needed to operate the website or provide services, such as:

  • email service providers
  • payment processors
  • ecommerce platforms
  • analytics providers
  • affiliate networks
  • advertising or retargeting partners
  • contractors or service providers who support business operations
  • legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

California privacy rules require covered businesses to describe categories of information collected, sources, purposes, and disclosures to third parties in their privacy policy. (California Privacy Protection Agency)

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain privacy rights.

California Residents

If the CCPA applies to our business, California residents may have rights that can include:

  • the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or shared
  • the right to request deletion of certain personal information
  • the right to correct certain inaccurate information
  • the right to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • the right to not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

The CPRA amended the CCPA and added additional consumer rights and obligations. (California DOJ)

To submit a privacy request, contact us at: info@explorersue.com

European Economic Area / UK Visitors

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have rights under applicable data protection law, including the right to:

  • access your personal data
  • correct inaccurate data
  • request deletion in certain cases
  • object to certain processing
  • request restriction of processing
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

EU guidance states that GDPR can apply to organizations outside the EU when they target people in the EU, and individuals must be informed clearly about how their data is handled. (European Union)

11. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed to:

  • provide requested services
  • fulfill purchases
  • send communications you signed up for
  • comply with legal, accounting, tax, or security obligations
  • resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When we no longer need the information, we will delete it or anonymize it where reasonably possible.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect your personal information.

However, no website, online transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using this site, you acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

Washington State requires businesses to notify affected residents when certain security breaches involving personal information create a risk of harm. (Washington State Attorney General)

13. Children’s Privacy

Explorer Sue is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.

14. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party sites.

You should review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

15. International Visitors

If you access Explorer Sue from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the site and submitting your information, you consent to that transfer where permitted by law.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, website tools, or legal obligations.

When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, contact:

Explorer Sue
Email: Info@explorersue.com
Website: [https://www.explorersue.com]