Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Atlas & Awe ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website atlasandawe.blog. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two primary ways:

Information You Provide: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We do not require registration to read our articles.
Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our site, our third-party analytics partners (Google Analytics) may log standard internet information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on our site.
Cookies & Tracking Pixels: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic, serve targeted advertisements via Google AdSense, and track affiliate link conversions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send you travel guides and updates if you opted into our newsletter.
Understand how users interact with our content to improve our website structure and SEO.
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense based on your browsing history.
Attribute successful affiliate sales to our partners so we can earn a commission.

3. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We rely on trusted third-party services to operate our site and monetize our content:

Google AdSense: May use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.
Affiliate Networks (e.g., GetYourGuide, Skyscanner, WayAway): When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie is placed on your device. This cookie does not store your personal data but links your purchase to us so we are credited for the sale.
Google Analytics: Uses cookies to analyze website traffic. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Data Retention

We retain your email address only as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails, at which point your email will be permanently deleted from our mailing list. Web analytics data is retained anonymously for up to 26 months.

5. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request the deletion of your personal data.
Opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your browser cookie settings or visiting Google Ad Settings.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@atlasandawe.blog