Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Who We Are
Off the Griddle Travel (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://offthegriddletravel.com.
Off the Griddle Travel is a travel and food blog that provides destination guides, travel tips, restaurant recommendations, and related content.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:
Email: cstidalcollective@gmail.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect certain information to operate our website, improve user experience, analyze site performance, and communicate with visitors.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information submitted through comments
We collect this information to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and communicate with readers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- General geographic location
- Website interaction data
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve our content.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through a contact form, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content.
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and provide customer service. We do not sell this information.
Contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Enable website functionality
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Improve website performance
- Measure content effectiveness
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and generally last for one year.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device information
- Browser information
- Approximate geographic location
- Referral sources
This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google’s information page regarding partner sites and services.
You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Links
Some pages on this website may contain affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, recommendations, or opinions.
Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising partners now or in the future.
Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure advertisements.
If advertising services are added in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect those services.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help operate our website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Email service providers
- Spam detection services
- Security and website maintenance providers
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely.
Contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months.
Analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months.
We may retain information longer when necessary for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where applicable
If you have submitted comments or contact form information, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
You may also request that we erase personal information we hold about you, except where we are required to retain it for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
To make a request, contact us at [EMAIL ADDRESS].
Where Your Data Is Sent
Our website may use service providers located in the United States and other countries.
Information collected through Google Analytics and other service providers may be processed on servers outside your country of residence.
We rely on reputable service providers that implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers where required by applicable law.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure website hosting
- Software and plugin updates
- Strong password practices
- Restricted administrative access
No method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have In Place
If we become aware of a data breach affecting personal information, we will investigate the incident, take appropriate corrective action, and provide notifications as required by applicable law.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We generally do not receive personal information from third parties.
However, analytics, advertising, affiliate, and social media platforms may provide aggregated or anonymized information regarding website performance and audience engagement.
Automated Decision Making and Profiling
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
Analytics and advertising providers may use aggregated information to measure content performance and audience interests.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Tidal Collective
Email: cstidalcollective@gmail.com
Website: https://offthegriddletravel.com