Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TravelDataLab ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website traveldatalab.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our Site. However, we may automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system.
• IP Address: Your IP address may be collected for analytics and security purposes. We do not use IP addresses to personally identify you.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic information. See Section 4 for details.

3. Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Vercel Analytics collects anonymous usage data including page views, visitor counts, and performance metrics. This data is aggregated and does not include personally identifiable information.

Vercel Analytics is designed to be privacy-friendly and compliant with privacy regulations. For more information about how Vercel handles data, please visit Vercel's Analytics Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve content and user experience.
• Affiliate Cookies:Our affiliate partners (including Hotels.com) may set cookies when you click on affiliate links to track referrals and attribute commissions. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate partner's privacy policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

TravelDataLab participates in affiliate programs, including the Hotels.com affiliate program. When you click on an affiliate link on our Site and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission.

Affiliate links redirect you to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through our links.

Our affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.

6. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. Our Site is served over HTTPS, and we follow industry best practices for web security. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@traveldatalab.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.