Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we handle your information.
Effective Date: April 6, 2026
Welcome to BestBeachReviews.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We are a beach travel review website that provides destination guides, hotel recommendations, and travel planning resources. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
By using BestBeachReviews.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. Our newsletter is managed through Resend, a third-party email service provider.
- Contact Form: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data, including pages visited, session duration, referring URLs, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location (country/city level), and interaction events.
- Log Data: Our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect standard server log information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamps of your visits.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the website to function properly, including session management and security features. |
| Google Analytics Cookies | Used to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site (e.g., _ga, _ga_*, _gid). These help us understand traffic patterns and improve our content. |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter with beach travel tips, destination guides, and curated recommendations (only if you have subscribed).
- To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form.
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior in order to improve our content, layout, and overall user experience.
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of our website.
- To comply with legal obligations when required.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We rely on the following third-party services to operate our website. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic measurement. Google may use cookies and collect anonymized usage data. Google Privacy Policy
- Resend: Email delivery service used to send our newsletter and transactional emails. Resend Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Website hosting and deployment platform. Vercel may process server logs and request metadata. Vercel Privacy Policy
- Expedia / Partnerize: We participate in the Expedia affiliate program through the Partnerize network. When you click on hotel or travel links, you may be redirected to Expedia.com, which has its own privacy practices. Expedia Privacy Policy
5. Affiliate Disclosure
BestBeachReviews.com is a participant in the Expedia affiliate program through the Partnerize network. This means that when you click on certain hotel, flight, or travel links on our site and make a booking on Expedia, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or reviews. Our recommendations are based on independent research and are intended to help you find the best beach destinations and travel experiences.
6. Data Retention
- Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, your email address is deleted from our mailing list.
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after your inquiry has been resolved, then deleted.
- Analytics datais retained in accordance with Google Analytics' default retention settings (typically 14 months), after which it is automatically deleted.
- Server logs are retained by Vercel in accordance with their data retention policies.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information. We will comply unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
- Opt-Out of Newsletter:You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly.
- Opt-Out of Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@bestbeachreviews.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
BestBeachReviews.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@bestbeachreviews.com and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we use reputable third-party service providers with their own security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
BestBeachReviews.com
Email: info@bestbeachreviews.com