Last Updated: October 8, 2025
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our site.
What Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Forms: Name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide when you contact us through forms on our site
- Email Subscriptions: Email address and name (if provided) when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Comments: Name, email address, website URL (optional), and comment content when you leave comments on our blog posts
- Partnership Inquiries: Business name, contact information, and details you provide when submitting partnership requests
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website addresses, and other diagnostic data
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information (see Cookie Policy section below)
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including demographics, interests, and behavior patterns
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Responding to your inquiries, delivering newsletter content, and managing comments
- To Improve Our Website: Understanding how visitors interact with our content to enhance user experience
- To Communicate With You: Sending newsletters, responding to questions, and providing updates about our travels (if you’ve subscribed)
- To Monitor Usage: Analyzing site traffic, detecting technical issues, and preventing fraudulent activity
- For Marketing Purposes: Sending promotional content about our blog, partners, or affiliate products (you can opt out at any time)
Third-Party Services We Use
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This data helps us understand which content resonates with readers and improve our blog accordingly.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Marketing Services
We use email marketing platforms (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar services) to manage our newsletter subscriptions. When you subscribe, your email address and name are stored on their servers. These services comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email we send.
Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest. These platforms may collect information about your visit to our site through cookies and tracking pixels.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these platforms:
Advertising Partners
We may use third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense, Mediavine, or similar networks) to display ads on our website. These services may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide targeted advertisements.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or Network Advertising Initiative.
Affiliate Disclosure & Compensation
Important FTC Disclosure: The Nomadic Family participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on links and make purchases through our site. This comes at no additional cost to you.
What This Means
When we recommend products, services, tours, accommodations, or travel gear, some of those links are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we receive a small commission from the company. This helps us keep the blog running, fund our travels, and continue creating free content for you.
Our Promise: We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in, have personally used, or have thoroughly researched. Our opinions are always our own, and we will never compromise our integrity for a commission. If we wouldn’t recommend something to our best friend, we won’t recommend it to you.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We are participants in several affiliate programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates: We earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links
- Booking.com Affiliate Program: We earn commissions on accommodation bookings
- GetYourGuide: We earn commissions on tour and activity bookings
- Travel Insurance Partners: We earn commissions when you purchase travel insurance through our links
- Outdoor Gear Retailers: We earn commissions from various outdoor and travel gear companies
- Other Travel-Related Services: We may partner with other travel, education, and family-related brands
Sponsored Content Disclosure
Occasionally, we partner with brands to create sponsored content. This means we receive payment or free products/services in exchange for featuring them on our blog or social media.
We always disclose sponsored relationships clearly and conspicuously at the beginning of relevant posts with statements like:
- “This post is sponsored by [Brand Name]”
- “We received [product/service] for free from [Brand Name] in exchange for this review”
- “This is a paid partnership with [Brand Name]”
Sponsored content never influences our honest opinions. If we don’t genuinely like something, we won’t write about it—even if we’re offered compensation.
Product Reviews and Gifted Items
Sometimes brands send us products to review. We clearly disclose when products have been gifted or provided free of charge. Receiving free products does not guarantee positive reviews—we maintain full editorial control and share our honest experiences.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
Under CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request information about personal data we collect, use, and share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discriminatory treatment
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line “Data Privacy Request.” We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our security measures include:
- Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Secure storage with reputable third-party service providers
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 by law.
- Email Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years for communication purposes
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained according to Google Analytics retention policies
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
Links to Other Websites
Our blog contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links, partner sites, and resources we recommend. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
International Data Transfers
We’re a traveling family, which means we literally work from different countries. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
- Contact Form: Visit our Contact Us page
We’ll respond to your inquiry within 3-5 business days (or as soon as we find WiFi that actually works).