Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At From the Vine Travel Time, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when visiting our website http://fromthevinetraveltime.com. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide
When you leave a comment, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or create an account, we may collect your name, email, and any other details you provide.

b) Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages you visit, and how long you stay. This helps us improve your experience.

c) Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential cookies: needed for the website to function.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site.
  • Affiliate cookies: track clicks on Amazon links and other affiliate links.

You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings. For more info, visit All About Cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Respond to comments or inquiries
  • Send newsletters (if you opt in)
  • Track affiliate link performance (e.g., Amazon)
  • Serve ads in the future (e.g., Google AdSense)

Where applicable, we process your data under consent or legitimate interests, in compliance with GDPR and other relevant laws.

3. Advertising & Affiliate Links

  • Our site participates in the Amazon Affiliate Program, which may use cookies to track clicks and commissions.
  • In the future, we may display ads through services like Google AdSense. These may use cookies or tracking pixels to show relevant ads.
  • You can opt out of personalised ads at any time using Google Ad Settings or similar tools.

4. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media posts). These behave as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data about you.

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have, please contact us, and we will remove the data promptly.

6. Data Retention

  • Comments and account info are retained as long as necessary to manage interactions or provide services.
  • We do not keep personal data longer than needed, except where required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update it
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing for marketing purposes
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at [your email address].

8. Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Check this page occasionally to see any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at:

fromthevinetraveltime@gmail.com