SMART TRIP STUDIO

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Effective date: February 2026

Smart Trip Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website smarttripstudio.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter: We collect your email address and, optionally, your first name.
  • Submit a contact form: We collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Leave a comment: We collect your name, email address, and comment content. Your email address is not publicly displayed.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Log data: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date and time of visit, and time spent on pages.
  • Device information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: Small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site. See the “Cookies” section below for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter and email communications (only if you have opted in)
  • To respond to your inquiries and messages
  • To analyze website traffic and usage patterns so we can improve our content and user experience
  • To monitor and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences and enable core features like page navigation and secure access.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous usage data. We use Google Analytics for this purpose (see “Third-Party Services” below).
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link on our Site, the affiliate partner (such as Amazon, Booking.com, or others) may place a cookie on your device to track whether a purchase is made. These cookies are set by the affiliate partner, not by us.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

See our Cookie Policy page for more information

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data about you:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
  • MailerLite (or applicable email provider): We use an email marketing platform to manage our newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address and name are stored by this service. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
  • Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks: When you click affiliate links, these partners may collect data through their own cookies and tracking technologies. We do not control their data practices.
  • WordPress and hosting provider: Our website runs on WordPress and is hosted by our hosting provider, which may log standard server data including IP addresses and access times for security and performance purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Newsletter subscribers: We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Contact form submissions: We retain messages for up to 12 months unless further communication is ongoing.
  • Comments: Comments and associated data are retained indefinitely as part of our published content, unless you request removal.
  • Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s data retention settings (default: 26 months).

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
  • Data portability: You can request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@smarttripstudio.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

European Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies, you provide consent for us to process your data for those specific purposes. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interest: We process certain data (such as analytics) based on our legitimate interest in understanding and improving our Site, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.

If you believe we have not handled your data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at the email address below.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption on our Site, secure hosting, and limited access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to other websites, including affiliate partner sites, social media platforms, and other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit through links on our Site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: info@smarttripstudio.com
  • Website: smarttripstudio.com