Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
Welcome to Wandering Donut . This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://wanderingdonut.com (the “Website”).
Your privacy is important to us. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at dana@wanderingdonut.com
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments on blog posts
- Participate in surveys, giveaways, or promotions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring pages
- Exit pages
- Date and time of visits
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Clickstream data
This information helps us improve our Website, analyze trends, and better understand visitor behavior.
Log Files
Wandering Donut follows a standard procedure of using log files.
These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting providers do this as part of hosting services and analytics.
Information collected may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamps
- Referring and exit pages
- Number of clicks
This information is not linked to personally identifiable information and is used for:
- Website administration
- Trend analysis
- Website security
- Understanding visitor behavior
- Improving user experience
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Wandering Donut uses cookies, pixels, tags, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic
- Deliver relevant advertising
- Measure advertising performance
- Track affiliate referrals
Cookies are small files stored on your device.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
For more information about cookies, visit:
Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics providers, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our Website.
These services may collect information such as:
- IP addresses
- Device information
- Browsing behavior
- Session information
Google’s Privacy Policy can be viewed at:
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Advertising and Mediavine
Wandering Donut may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks.
These partners may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to personalize advertisements and measure campaign performance.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first-party and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your computer or mobile device by a web server so that a website can remember information about your browsing activity.
First-party cookies are created by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are created by a domain other than the website you are visiting and are often used for advertising and analytics purposes.
Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons, and similar technologies may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and optimize advertising targeting.
Most internet browsers allow you to block cookies and clear browser caches. The Help feature of your browser can provide instructions.
Without cookies, certain features of the Website may not function properly.
Mediavine partners with third-party data partners to collect information for advertising and analytics purposes. These partners may collect information regarding your visits to this and other websites using cookies and similar technologies.
For more information regarding Mediavine’s data collection practices and your privacy choices, please visit:
Affiliate Disclosure
Wandering Donut participates in affiliate marketing programs.
This means that some links on this Website are affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products, services, accommodations, tours, and travel experiences that we genuinely believe may provide value to our readers.
Affiliate partnerships help support the operation of this Website.
Affiliate partners may include, but are not limited to:
- Booking.com
- Discover Cars
- GetYourGuide
- Viator
- Trip.com
- Amazon Associates (if applicable)
- Other travel-related affiliate programs
These companies may use cookies to track referrals and purchases.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:
- Travel updates
- New blog posts
- Promotional content
- Newsletters
- Marketing communications
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Improve content and user experience
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and communications
- Analyze website traffic
- Personalize content and advertising
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with:
- Website hosting
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Affiliate tracking
- Technical support
Information may also be disclosed if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
GDPR Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy is important to us.
Wandering Donut does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this Website, please contact us immediately and we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this Website and does not apply to information collected offline or through other channels.
Consent
By using Wandering Donut, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page along with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Website: https://wanderingdonut.com
Email: dana@wanderingdonut.com