Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to packthekids.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

packthekids.org is a free informational resource for families seeking holiday experiences. We do not collect personal information, operate booking services, or process payments.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through third-party services:

• Vercel Analytics: Page views, geographic location (country/region), device type, browser type, and referrer information. This helps us understand how visitors use our site.
• Google AdSense: Cookies and tracking technologies to display personalized advertisements. Google may collect browsing behavior, IP addresses, and device information. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not:

• Collect names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you voluntarily email us)
• Use registration, login, or account systems
• Process payments or financial information
• Track individual users across sessions
• Sell or share personal data with third parties

How We Use Information

We use automatically collected information to:

• Understand website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Monitor website security and prevent abuse

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Google AdSense Cookies

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve advertisements based on your browsing behavior. You can control ad personalization through Google Ads Settings or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

Analytics Cookies

Vercel Analytics uses minimal, privacy-friendly tracking that does not use cookies or collect personal information.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and ad display.

Third-Party Services

TripAdvisor

We use TripAdvisor's Content API to display official photos of attractions. No personal data is shared with TripAdvisor. Photos are cached on our servers (Vercel Blob storage) for performance.

External Links

Our website contains links to third-party booking sites, attraction websites, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Hosting Provider

Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect technical information such as IP addresses, access logs, and server metrics. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted through our website. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We use HTTPS encryption for all pages.

Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for use by parents and adults planning family holidays. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our website is informational only and does not require user accounts or personal data submission.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Since we do not collect personal information directly, data subject rights (access, deletion, portability) are limited. However:

• You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings
• You can block cookies through browser settings
• You can contact us with privacy concerns at the email below

For data collected by third parties (Google, Vercel), please contact them directly or use their opt-out mechanisms.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@packthekids.org