Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Friends and Family Travel (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website friends-andfamily.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Who We Are

Friends and Family Travel is an independent travel publication based in Europe. We are not affiliated with any hotel brand. For contact information, see the “Contact Us” section at the bottom of this page.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Subscribe to our email newsletter (email address, name if provided)
Contact us via email (email address, name, message content)
Leave a comment on our articles (name, email address, comment content)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies:

Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
Device information: Device type, screen resolution, language preferences
Cookies and similar technologies: See “Cookies” section below

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain our Site
Analyze how visitors use our Site (via Google Analytics)
Send email newsletters to subscribers (only if you opted in)
Respond to your inquiries and comments
Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense and similar services)
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (cannot be disabled).

Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. We use Google Analytics, which may use cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at https://www.google.com/settings/ads or https://www.aboutads.info

Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click on certain links on our Site, our affiliate partners may set cookies to track referrals.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics — for traffic analysis (see Google’s Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements (see Google’s Privacy Policy)
Affiliate networks — including but not limited to Travelpayouts, Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, and similar (see each network’s privacy policy)
Email service providers — for sending newsletters (when applicable)
Web hosting providers — for serving our Site

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights:

Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): Request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable format
Right to object: Object to certain types of processing
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at infos@friends-andfamily.com.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California, USA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, email us at infos@friends-andfamily.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:

Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Comment data: Until you request removal
Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Log data: Up to 90 days

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from Europe. If you access our Site from outside Europe, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.

When data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at infos@friends-andfamily.com and we will delete it.

Affiliate Links and Advertising

Our Site contains affiliate links and displays advertising. When you click affiliate links, third parties may track the referral. When you view ads, advertising networks may collect data about your device and browsing behavior.

See our Affiliate Disclosure page for more details about affiliate relationships.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because no industry standard exists. We may revisit this when standards are established.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted at the top of this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:

Email: infos@friends-andfamily.com
Website: https://friends-andfamily.com

For EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority.