Last updated: July 3, 2026
Mike and Laura Travel (“we,” “us,” or “the Website,” located at mikeandlauratravel.com) takes your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Website, how it is used, who it may be shared with, and the choices and rights you have. If you have any questions, contact us at laura@mikeandlauratravel.com.
Quick Summary
- We collect standard visitor data (like IP address and browser type) through log files, cookies, and similar technologies.
- Ads on this site are managed by Mediavine, which uses cookies and identifiers to serve personalized advertising. You can opt out at any time using the links in this policy or the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on this site.
- We use analytics to understand what content readers enjoy.
- If you join our email list, we only use your email to send you the newsletter you asked for. Unsubscribe anytime.
- Some links on this site are affiliate links. They never cost you anything extra.
Information We Collect
Log Files
Like most websites, we use log files. These record visitors’ internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring and exit pages, and click counts. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather broad demographic information. It is not linked to anything that identifies you personally by name.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We and our partners use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to store visitor preferences, keep track of session information, measure how the site is used, and deliver and personalize advertising as described below. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit All About Cookies.
Information You Provide
If you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, we collect the information you submit, such as your name and email address. We use it only for the purpose you provided it for.
Advertising
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit the National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit the Digital Advertising Alliance website and the Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at the Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
Consent Management and Your Ad Choices
Depending on where you live, you may see a consent banner when you first visit the Website. In the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, personalized advertising only runs with your consent, and you can change or withdraw your consent at any time through that banner. In the United States, you can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer of this site. You can also manage Google’s ad personalization at Google Ads Settings.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are popular and how people find us. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, device information, and pages visited, using cookies and similar identifiers. You can learn how Google uses this data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We also use Grow by Mediavine, which lets readers bookmark content and subscribe, and stores preferences on your device. You can learn more in Grow’s privacy policy.
Advertising and Measurement Pixels
We use the Pinterest Tag to measure the performance of our Pinterest advertising and to build advertising audiences. The tag may set cookies and collect information such as your IP address, device information, and the pages you visit on this site. You can learn more in Pinterest’s privacy policy and opt out of Pinterest personalized ads in your Pinterest privacy settings, or through the industry opt-out links in the Advertising section above.
Global Privacy Control
We support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, it is treated as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for that browser, consistent with California law. Our advertising partner’s consent tools also respond to applicable opt-out signals. You can learn more at globalprivacycontrol.org.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and your name if you provide it) through our email service provider, Kit. We use it only to send you the emails you signed up for. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and unsubscribing takes effect immediately. We never sell our email list.
Affiliate Links and Programs
Some links on this Website are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase or booking, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links may set cookies from the affiliate network so the merchant knows the visit came from our site. Affiliate relationships never influence which places, products, or services we recommend, and we only recommend things we would use ourselves.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Our affiliate partners include, among others: Amazon Associates, Travelpayouts (including Aviasales and related travel booking services), Stay22, Awin, CJ (Commission Junction), ShareASale, GetYourGuide, and Booking.com. Each partner has its own privacy policy governing the data it collects, and we encourage you to review them.
Your Privacy Rights
For Visitors in the EEA and UK (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (for personalized advertising and the newsletter), our legitimate interests (site security, analytics, and running the Website), and performance of a contract where applicable. You have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing. To exercise any of these rights, email us at laura@mikeandlauratravel.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion or correction, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. The categories of personal information collected on this Website are identifiers (such as IP address and device identifiers), internet activity (such as pages visited and interactions with ads), and approximate geolocation, collected for the purposes described in this policy.
The use of third-party advertising cookies on this site may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under California law. You can opt out at any time using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer of this site, or through the opt-out links in the Advertising section above. To exercise your rights to know, delete, or correct, email us at laura@mikeandlauratravel.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.” We will verify your request and respond within the time required by law.
Other US State Privacy Laws
Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and others) have similar rights to access, delete, correct, and opt out of targeted advertising. You can exercise these rights using the same links and contact information above.
Children’s Information
This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and we do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of visitors under 16. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us at laura@mikeandlauratravel.com and we will promptly remove it.
Data Retention and Security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy: newsletter data until you unsubscribe, analytics data for the retention period configured in our analytics tools, and log data for a limited period for security purposes. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, though no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
International Visitors
This Website is operated from the United States. If you visit from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
Embedded Content and Links to Other Websites
Posts on this site may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, social media posts, and maps. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly, and those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. This policy applies only to this Website. When you follow a link to another site, including affiliate links, that site’s own privacy policy applies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our tools and legal requirements change. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, email us at laura@mikeandlauratravel.com and we will be happy to help.