Privacy Policy

TravelKit ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website travelkit.vip (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

Affiliate Disclosure

TravelKit participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks. This means we may earn a small commission when you click on product links and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate commissions help us keep the site running and allow us to continue researching and reviewing travel gear. Our editorial opinions are our own and are never influenced by affiliate relationships. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date published and are subject to change.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not stored in any database or shared with third parties.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behaviour, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected in aggregate and used to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the Site.

Third-Party Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other retailers. When you click these links, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

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

• Umami Analytics — privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics. No personal data is collected or shared.
• Amazon Associates — affiliate tracking via cookies when you click product links.
• Google Fonts — fonts loaded from Google's CDN; Google may collect usage data per their privacy policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, respond to enquiries, analyse usage trends, and ensure the security of the Site. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not send marketing emails unless you have explicitly opted in.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are handled via your email client and are not stored on our servers. Analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymised form. We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary to respond to your enquiry.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.