Last updated: 7/30/26
This Privacy Policy explains how carissaexploresitall.com (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit or interact with the Site. By using this Site, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
● Contact form submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you submit, so we can respond to you.
● Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address (and name, if provided) to send you blog updates, travel tips, and occasional promotional content.
Information Collected Automatically
● Analytics data: We use Google Analytics (via the MonsterInsights plugin) to understand how visitors use our Site — pages viewed, time spent, general location (city/country level), device and browser type, and referral source.
● Cookies: Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics, remembering your preferences, and tracking affiliate link clicks. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not work as intended if you do.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
● Respond to messages sent through our contact form
● Send newsletter content to subscribers who have opted in
● Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience
● Track the performance of affiliate links and advertising (see Section 3)
● Comply with legal obligations
3. Affiliate Links & Advertising
This Site participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on this Site, at no additional cost to you. Current affiliate partners include:
● Amazon Associates
● Hotels.com
● Booking.com
● Viator
● GetYourGuide
● Stay22 (which may automatically convert hotel and accommodation mentions in blog posts into affiliate booking links)
These third parties may use cookies or similar tracking technology to track your activity after clicking an affiliate link, in order to attribute purchases to this Site. We do not control these third parties’ data practices and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.
As our audience grows, we may also participate in display advertising networks (such as Mediavine). Should we do so, this policy will be updated to reflect any additional data collected by advertising partners, including personalized advertising cookies, and you will be able to manage your consent preferences via a cookie consent tool on the Site.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
● Google Workspace / Google Analytics — email hosting and website analytics
● WPForms — contact form functionality and submission storage
● Smash Balloon Instagram Feed — displays our public Instagram content on the Site
● Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — manages our newsletter subscriber list and sends email communications
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review those policies directly.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
● Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) and are bound to protect your data
● Law enforcement or regulators, if required by law
● A successor entity, in the event of a sale or transfer of this Site or business
6. Your Rights & Choices
● Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.
● Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
● Access or deletion requests: You may contact us at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data (see Section 9).
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal information).
7. 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 delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the tools and services we use. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:
Email: mailto:business@carissaexploresitall.com
Contact form: https://carissaexploresitall.com/contact/