Privacy Policy
offthealgorithm.net | Last Updated: May 25, 2026
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Off The Algorithm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects from visitors to offthealgorithm.net (the “Site”), how we use it, and how we protect it. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Submit
We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it — for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly. This may include your name and email address.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address and general location (country/region)
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 4).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send newsletters and travel content updates (if you subscribed)
- Respond to your comments or inquiries
- Improve and maintain the Site
- Analyze traffic patterns to better understand our audience
- Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. Cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site and allow third-party services to function properly.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track traffic and usage patterns.
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks to serve relevant ads.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics may collect your IP address and browsing behavior. For more information on how Google uses your data, visit: Google Privacy & Terms.
Advertising Partners
We may display advertisements through third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing history on our Site and other websites. You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.
Email (Newsletter)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address will be stored with our email service provider. We will only use this information to send you content updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
5. Affiliate Links & Disclosure
Some posts on this Site contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in.
Off The Algorithm is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
6. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. The Site uses an SSL certificate to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our server. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request that we restrict the processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
9. For European (EEA) and California Residents
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, and to object to or restrict processing.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Off The Algorithm
Website: offthealgorithm.net
Email: andy@offthealgorithm.net
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