Last updated: July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TravelWithMerlin.com (“we,” “us,” or “this site”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit travelwithmerlin.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to read our content. However, we may collect limited information automatically or when you interact with the Site, including:
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring website, browser type, device type, and approximate location (via IP address), collected through tools like Google Analytics.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device to remember preferences and understand how the Site is used.
- Contact information: if you email us directly, we receive your email address and whatever information you choose to include in your message.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use cookies to understand how visitors use the Site and to support the advertising described below. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when a website sets or accesses cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising companies. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Affiliate Links
TravelWithMerlin.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This means that if you click on certain links on this Site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe may genuinely be useful to travelers. See our Affiliate Disclosure page for more details.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Your Privacy Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing.
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@travelwithmerlin.com.