Privacy Policy for The Lazy Traveler

Last Updated: March 07, 2025

Welcome to The Lazy Traveler (https://www.thelazytraveler.net/). This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit our website. We’re committed to transparency, especially since we don’t collect personal data directly. This policy complies with applicable laws and meets requirements for services like Google AdSense.

1. Information We Collect

• No Personal Data Collected by Us: We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or contact details. There are no forms, newsletters, or comment sections that gather such data.
• Non-Personal Information: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
• No Cookies: We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies on this site. However, third-party services (like Google) may use their own methods, as explained below.

2. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, which may collect data:

• Google Analytics: This tool helps us understand site traffic and improve content. Google may collect anonymous data as described in their Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use automated technologies (like cookies or web beacons) to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your browsing behavior or location. For more details, see Google’s AdSense Privacy & Terms.
• Namecheap: Our site is hosted by Namecheap, which may log basic server data (e.g., IP addresses) for operational purposes. See Namecheap’s Privacy Policy for more info.

3. How Information Is Used

• We use Google Analytics data to analyze site performance and visitor trends.
• Google AdSense uses data to display relevant ads, which helps support the site financially.
• We do not use or store any personal data ourselves.

4. Your Choices

• Google Analytics: You can opt out of tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
• AdSense Ads: You can adjust ad personalization settings via Google’s Ad Settings.
• Since we don’t use cookies or collect data directly, no additional opt-out is needed from us.

5. Legal Compliance

This policy is designed for our audience, primarily in the Philippines. While the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) applies to personal data, we don’t process such data directly. Third-party services comply with their own legal obligations.

6. Security

We rely on Namecheap’s hosting security to keep the site operational. Since we don’t collect personal data, there’s no additional risk from us. However, no online platform is fully immune to issues.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.

8. Contact Us

Have questions? Reach out at [email protected]