Last Updated: [Sept 1, 2025]
At The Ozark Travelers (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information You Provide:
- If you sign up for our email list, we collect your name and email address.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- We use Google Analytics (via Site Kit) to collect non-personal information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages viewed, time on site, location by country).
- We use cookies to enhance your experience and track performance.
- Affiliate Links:
- When you click affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Awin, travel partners), those third parties may place cookies on your browser to track purchases.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To improve our website and user experience.
- To send you emails if you opt-in (you may unsubscribe anytime).
- To monitor website traffic and performance.
- To track affiliate link performance and earn commissions (at no extra cost to you).
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences.
- Analyze site performance with Google Analytics.
- Track affiliate referrals.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our site may not work properly.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., travel partners, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics (GA4)
- Google Search Console
- Affiliate networks such as Amazon Associates, Awin, ShareASale, etc.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
The Ozark Travelers participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on or purchase through links on our site — at no additional cost to you.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., EU under GDPR, California under CCPA), you may have rights to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold.
- Request corrections or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of cookies or data collection.
To make a request, please contact us at: [Insert Your Email].
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data (like your email if you subscribe) until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics and affiliate tracking data are stored by third-party providers according to their policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, contact us at:
📧 hello@theozarkwanderers.com