Privacy Policy

Island Travels Blog (“we,” “us,” or “our”) runs a travel blog at island-travels.com. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This page is for information only and is not legal advice.

1. Information we collect

Content you provide: comments, messages via contact forms, or emails you send us.
Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, and general interactions with the site.
Device and log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, date and time of visits.
Cookies: small files stored on your device to keep preferences and help us understand site usage.
Approximate location: derived from IP address to understand readership patterns; we do not infer precise location.
Newsletter data (if enabled): your email address and preferences when you opt in.

2. How we use information

To operate, maintain, and improve the blog and its features.
To analyze site performance and understand what content readers find useful.
To respond to messages and manage reader communications.
To protect the site, prevent spam or abuse, and address technical issues.
To meet legal obligations when applicable.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies for essential functions and analytics. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work.

Essential: keep the site secure and functional.
Analytics: help us understand traffic and content performance.
Preferences: remember basic settings such as language.

Service providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, spam filtering, and security partners who process data on our behalf.
Legal and safety: to comply with laws or valid requests, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business changes: if ownership of the site changes, information may transfer as part of that process.

We do not sell personal information.

5. Data retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. When no longer needed, we aim to delete or anonymize data.

6. Your choices

Emails: you can unsubscribe from newsletters using the link in the email.
Cookies: set your browser to block or delete cookies.
Do Not Track: browsers may send DNT signals; our response may vary based on the tools in use.

7. Your privacy rights

Your local laws may give you rights such as access, correction, deletion, portability, or restriction of processing. You may also object to certain processing.

EEA/UK: rights under GDPR/UK GDPR may apply.
California: rights under the CCPA/CPRA may apply, including the right to know and delete. We do not sell or share personal information as defined there.
Philippines: rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 may apply.

To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before we can respond.

8. International transfers

We may store or process information in countries other than your own. We take steps intended to protect information in line with this policy.

9. Children’s privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child provided information, contact us so we can delete it.

10. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-party links

Our articles may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Check their policies for details.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows the most recent revision.