Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting Travelynne.ca ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, and your rights under major privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CalOPPA), Canada's PIPEDA, and other global data privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and Email Address: Collected via newsletter sign-up forms and contact forms

  • IP Address and Usage Data: Automatically collected through tools like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Microsoft Clarity

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for full details

  • Billing Information: For users who engage our paid services (e.g., via PayPal or Wise)

  • Travel Preferences or Form Responses: Submitted through custom trip planning or service inquiries

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters and updates you have opted into

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide services

  • To analyze site traffic and user behavior

  • To personalize content and advertising

  • To fulfill affiliate marketing tracking and commissions

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and cookies

  • Contractual Necessity: When delivering custom trip planning services

  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics, site security, and marketing optimization

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Email service providers (e.g., MailerLite or similar) to manage newsletter delivery

  • Analytics and tracking platforms: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Microsoft Clarity

  • Affiliate partners: Stay22, TravelPayouts (via embedded widgets and tracking)

  • Payment processors (PayPal, Wise) — when paid services launch

Each provider has its own privacy policy and complies with relevant data protection laws.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal information (such as names or email addresses) with third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we do use third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

  • Email service providers (e.g., MailerLite or similar) to manage and deliver newsletters

  • Analytics and tracking platforms: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Microsoft Clarity — used to gather anonymized site usage data

  • Affiliate platforms: Stay22, TravelPayouts, GetYourGuidem SafetyWing, Squarespace, Impact — embedded tools may set cookies to track clicks and purchases, but we do not provide them with personal data

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Wise) — used only if/when you make a payment for services

Each provider operates under its own privacy policy and is expected to comply with relevant data protection laws.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, personalization, and affiliate marketing. A cookie consent banner is shown upon visiting. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

You can opt-out of certain tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using tools like YourAdChoices.

6. Data Retention

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or after 2 years of inactivity

  • Contact Form Entries: Retained for up to 24 months

  • Analytics Data: Retained per platform default (e.g., GA4 default is 14 months)

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for example, by unsubscribing from emails)

While we are not currently able to manually delete or edit data collected through analytics or tracking platforms, you can reduce future tracking by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.

To make a request, contact us at: hello@travelynne.ca

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Data Transfers Outside Canada & EEA

Our website and service providers (e.g., Squarespace, Google, Meta) may store and process data outside Canada or the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or provider commitments to GDPR/PIPEDA compliance.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted to this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or privacy-related requests, please contact Lynne Lessard via the contact page.

By using this site, you consent to this privacy policy.