Privacy Policy - Our Trips Abroad

Last updated: March 2026

At Our Trips Abroad, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit ourtripsabroad.com.

1. Who we are

Our Trips Abroad is a travel blog run by Tyler and Matthew Gauthier, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. We share real travel experiences, itineraries, hotel reviews and food guides for couples who travel while working full-time.

Website: ourtripsabroad.com
Email: support@ourtripsabroad.com
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

2. Information we collect

We collect information in the following ways:

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Newsletter signups

Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter via MailPoet.

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Analytics data

Pages visited, time spent, device type and general location via Google Analytics and MonsterInsights. This data is anonymous and aggregated.

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Contact form submissions

Your name, email and message when you contact us through our contact form.

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Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

Send you our newsletter with travel stories, guides and updates
Improve our website content and user experience
Respond to your messages and enquiries
Understand how our content is being used through anonymous analytics

Our commitment

We will never sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

4. Affiliate links disclosure

Some links on Our Trips Abroad are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our link — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products, hotels and services we genuinely use and believe in. Affiliate income helps us keep the blog running and the content free.

5. Third-party services we use

Our website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics

Website analytics

MailPoet

Newsletter delivery

OptinMonster

Newsletter signup forms

WordPress & Elementor

Website platform

Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia

Affiliate partners

6. Your rights

As a visitor to our site you have the right to:

Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data
Disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@ourtripsabroad.com

7. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children’s privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.