Privacy Policy for The Caribbean Tourist
Last Updated: March 31, 2025
At The Caribbean Tourist (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website at (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Data you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name and email address (e.g., if you comment on a post or contact us).
- Any other information you share (e.g., in comments or messages).
- Non-Personal Information: Data collected automatically, such as:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, links clicked).
- Cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics for site performance).
2. How We Collect Information
- Directly from You: When you comment on posts, contact us, or interact with the Site.
- Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) as you navigate the Site.
- Third Parties: From affiliate partners (e.g., Booking.com, Viator) if you click their links, or from social media platforms if you engage with us there.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Site (e.g., personalize content, analyze usage).
- Respond to your inquiries or comments.
- Deliver relevant advertisements (e.g., via affiliate links).
- Monitor and analyze Site performance (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to legal requests).
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, track usage, and serve ads. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect non-personal data (e.g., page views, demographics). Google Analytics may use cookies and share data with third parties—see their Privacy Policy for details.
- Third-Party Tracking: Affiliate partners (e.g., Booking.com) may use cookies to track purchases made through our links, enabling us to earn commissions.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools like Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links (e.g., Booking.com, Viator), they may collect data to process your transaction and track our commission.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights (e.g., responding to a subpoena).
- Social Media Platforms: If you engage with us on platforms, your interactions may be shared per their policies.
6. Your Choices and Rights
- Cookies: You can opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings.
- Analytics: Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- Access and Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU residents, CCPA for California residents), you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Opt out of data sharing (where applicable).
- Request a copy of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at .
- Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no universal standard for handling them.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data (e.g., secure hosting, encryption where applicable). However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information at your own risk.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy (e.g., responding to inquiries, analytics). Non-personal data (e.g., usage stats) may be retained indefinitely for analysis.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites (e.g., affiliate partners, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing information.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have such data, contact us at to request deletion.
11. International Users
The Site is operated from Ontario, Canada . If you access the Site from outside this jurisdiction, your data may be transferred to and processed in Ontario, Canada. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: wayne@thecaribbeantourist.com