Introduction

TripRêve (“the site,” “we,” or “us”) is a travel publication operated by Ousema, based in Taiwan, on behalf of the TripRêve Team. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit tripreve.com, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.

We’ve tried to write this in plain language. If anything is unclear, you can reach us through the contact form.

What information we collect

Information you give us directly

When you fill out the contact form or subscribe to the newsletter, we collect what you submit — typically your name, email address, and message content. You decide what to share.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider, analytics tools, and content delivery network. This includes:

• Your IP address (anonymized in analytics)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, referring URL, and time spent
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data helps us understand which guides are useful and where the site can improve. It is not tied to your name or contact details unless you’ve also subscribed or written in.

How we use the information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to you — when you write through the contact form, we use your email to reply
• To send the newsletter — if you subscribe, we use your email to send new guides and occasional updates
• To improve the site — analytics data shows us which guides are working and what content to write next
• To prevent abuse — spam protection, bot detection, and basic security checks
• To meet legal obligations — if law enforcement makes a valid legal request, we will comply

Google Analytics 4

This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use TripRêve. GA4 collects:

• Anonymized IP address
• Pages viewed and time on page
• Country and region (not exact location)
• Device, browser, and screen size
• Whether you arrived from a search engine, social media, or directly

This data is processed by Google. Their privacy practices are documented at policies.google.com/privacy.

Newsletter — Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

The TripRêve newsletter is powered by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), a third-party email service provider. When you subscribe, your email address and any optional information (like first name) are stored in Kit and used to send you newsletters.

Kit acts as a data processor for TripRêve. Their privacy practices are at kit.com/privacy.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email. When you unsubscribe, your email is removed from active sending lists.

Affiliate links and third-party booking platforms

TripRêve participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the booking platform may share limited information with us (such as whether the booking happened) so we can earn a commission. We do not receive your name, email, payment details, or booking specifics.

The affiliate platforms have their own privacy policies. Linking out to them is governed by their terms, not mine. Full list of affiliate partners is in the Affiliate Disclosure.

Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enable certain features and collect analytics data.

Types of cookies used

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences). Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4 cookies that help us understand site usage. Optional.
• Affiliate tracking cookies — set by booking platforms when you click an affiliate link, allowing them to credit a referral. Optional.

How to manage cookies

The first time you visit the site, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize your preferences. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies for tripreve.com and revisiting the site.

You can also configure your browser to refuse cookies entirely. This may affect some site features but won’t prevent you from reading content.

How long we keep your data

• Contact form messages — kept for up to 24 months in case follow-up is needed, then deleted
• Newsletter subscribers — kept until you unsubscribe; after unsubscribing, your email is removed within 30 days
• Analytics data — Google Analytics 4 retains data for 14 months by default, then deletes
• Server logs — kept by our hosting provider for security and troubleshooting, typically 90 days

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this site. The site uses HTTPS encryption for all traffic. Newsletter and contact form data is processed through reputable third-party services (Kit, hosting provider) that maintain their own security standards.

That said: no website is 100% secure. If you’re concerned about sensitive information, please don’t include it in messages or forms here.

Your rights under GDPR (EU/UK readers)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction — request that we limit how your data is processed
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to certain types of processing (e.g., direct marketing)
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw any consent you previously gave, at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint — file a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the contact form. we’ll respond within 30 days.

Your rights under CCPA (California readers)

If you’re a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information we’ve collected about you and how it’s used
• Right to delete personal information we’ve collected (with some legal exceptions)
• Right to opt out of the “sale” of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

we do not sell your personal information. we never have, and we don’t intend to. If that ever changes, this policy will be updated and you’ll be notified.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.

Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal you can enable. There is currently no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. This site does not currently respond to DNT signals — but you can opt out of analytics through the cookie banner instead.

International data transfers

TripRêve is operated from Taiwan. The third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Kit, hosting provider) may process data in the United States, the European Union, or other countries. By using this site, you consent to your data being transferred internationally to these service providers.

Where required by law, these services rely on standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally — for example, when we add a new analytics tool, change email providers, or comply with new regulations. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.

Material changes will be announced through the newsletter and a banner on the site for at least 30 days before taking effect.

Contact

Questions about privacy, requests to exercise your rights, or concerns about how your data is handled? Reach the TripRêve Team (data requests handled by Ousema as data controller) through the contact form.