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Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

TravelAlternative.eu is operated by Roxanne van Rijn. This website provides travel inspiration by comparing world-famous destinations with European alternatives. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

2. Data We Collect

We collect minimal data:

  • Analytics data: Anonymous page views and interactions via Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. No personal identification.
  • Newsletter email: If you voluntarily subscribe, we store your email address to send travel inspiration. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Language preference: Stored locally in your browser (localStorage). Not sent to any server.
  • Cookie consent: Your consent choice is stored locally in your browser.

3. Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity) to understand traffic patterns and improve the site. We also use Plausible Analytics, which is cookieless and fully anonymous. You can accept or decline cookie-based analytics when you first visit the site. Your choice is respected and stored locally.

4. Third-Party Services

  • Plausible Analytics: Cookieless, EU-hosted, fully anonymous traffic measurement. Runs without consent because no personal data is collected. See Plausible's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Analytics: For anonymous traffic analysis. Only loaded after you accept cookies. IP anonymisation is enabled. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Microsoft Clarity: Anonymous heatmaps and session replay to understand how visitors use the site. Only loaded after you accept cookies. See Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
  • Google AdSense: May display ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits. See Google Ad Policies.
  • Affiliate links: Booking links to Trainline, Skyscanner, and similar services are affiliate links. When you click, those services may collect data per their own privacy policies.
  • Netlify: Hosting provider. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. You can also object to processing or request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

6. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact: hello@travelalternative.eu