PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 3/19/2026
Welcome to Kimberly Kephart Travels (https://kimberlykepharttravels.com). This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
This site is a personal blog and travel resource. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
WHO WE ARE (DATA CONTROLLER)
Kimberly Kephart Travels is the data controller responsible for your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If you have any questions, you can contact:
Email: KimberlyATkimberlykepharttravels.com
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Information You Provide
- Name and email address (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, contact forms)
- Information submitted through forms or inquiries
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to understand how users interact with the site, improve performance, and support advertising.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve user experience and content
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
- Analyze website performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you subscribe to emails or accept cookies
- Legitimate Interest – to improve our website, content, and services
- Legal Obligation – where required by law
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Store user preferences
- Understand visitor behavior
- Deliver personalized content and advertising
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
ADVERTISING & THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We use third-party companies to serve ads and analyze traffic.
These companies may use technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements tailored to your interests.
These technologies automatically receive your IP address and may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and personalize the ads you see.
Kimberly Kephart Travels does not control these cookies.
MEDIAVINE PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
Mediavine Advertising Privacy Notice (Version 1.2)
Mediavine works with this site to support the delivery of ads that align with your interests. It may collect information about your online activities, including pages viewed, search terms, device information, location, and interactions with content and advertisements.
This information may be used and shared with partners to deliver personalized advertising.
Mediavine uses cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect this data. These tools track browsing behavior across websites and devices.
In some cases, Mediavine may also manage newsletter subscriptions and process email data in hashed form for advertising purposes.
To learn more about cookies:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
To learn more about Mediavine partners:
https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can opt out in the following ways:
- Adjust your cookie preferences via the consent banner
- Use tools such as:
- Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC):
https://globalprivacycontrol.org
Disabling cookies may impact your experience on the website.
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
This website contains affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
These may include travel booking platforms, tours, accommodations, and other travel-related services.
Third-party websites operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
EMAIL & NEWSLETTER
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Your email address is stored securely
- You will receive travel-related content, updates, or offers
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails
We do not sell your personal information.
ANALYTICS
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand how visitors use the site.
These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device type, and pages visited.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
THIRD-PARTY PRIVACY POLICIES
This Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or external websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR & US USERS)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact:
Kimberlyatkimberlykepharttravels.com
CCPA / US PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected
- Request the deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
You may exercise these rights by contacting us.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
This website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:
Kimberly Kephart Travels
Email: Kimberlyatkimberlykepharttravels.com