Effective Date: September 2nd, 2024
Bubbly Living (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website [www.bubblyliving.com] (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Account Information: Username, password, profile information
- Communication Data: Messages, comments, reviews, and other content you submit
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and preferences for our travel newsletter
- Contest/Giveaway Information: Information provided when entering promotions
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, referral sources
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
Travel-Related Information
As a travel blog, we may collect:
- Travel Preferences: Destinations of interest, travel dates, accommodation preferences
- Travel Reviews: Your experiences and ratings of destinations, hotels, restaurants, and activities
- Photo Submissions: Travel photos you choose to share with us
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and content
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide customer support
- Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your interests
- Analytics: To understand how our Service is used and to improve user experience
- Marketing: To send you promotional materials about travel destinations and related services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights
- Contest Administration: To administer contests, giveaways, and promotional activities
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
With Your Consent
We may share your information when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, including:
- Web Hosting Services: To host our website and store data
- Email Services: To send newsletters and communications
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, social media analytics tools
- Payment Processors: For processing any transactions
- Customer Support Tools: To provide customer service
Affiliate Partners
As disclosed in our Terms of Service, we participate in affiliate marketing programs. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with affiliate partners to track referrals and commissions.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media features and track social media interactions
Managing Cookies
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to other websites and may integrate with third-party services:
Social Media Platforms
We may use social media plugins and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. These services may collect information about your visits to our site.
Google Services
We use various Google services including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Google Maps: For location-based content
Email Marketing
We may use email marketing services like Mailchimp or ConvertKit to send newsletters and promotional emails.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Security Measures Include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Account Information: Retained until you delete your account
- Communication Records: Retained for customer service purposes
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
- Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access and Portability
You have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal information we hold about you.
Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.
Withdrawal of Consent
Where we rely on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information when it is transferred internationally.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the rights mentioned in Section 8 above.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.
For material changes, we may provide additional notice such as:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- Social media announcements
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Bubbly Living
Email: [privacy@bubblyliving.com]
For specific privacy-related requests, please use the subject line “Privacy Request” in your email.