Privacy Policy

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) to understand traffic patterns. You can accept or decline analytics cookies when you first visit the site. Your choice is respected and stored locally.

4. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: For anonymous traffic analysis. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• 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