Your Privacy & Our Transparency
At Travel Lagged, we value transparency and your trust. This page explains how we handle your personal data, use cookies, and work with affiliate partners. We believe it’s important that you know exactly how this website operates — from the way we use analytics and advertising tools to how affiliate links support our content.
By continuing to use Travel Lagged, you agree to the practices described below. We encourage you to read through these sections so you understand how your information is handled while exploring our travel guides and content.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 2025
At Travel Lagged, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://travel-lagged.com.
Information We Collect
When you use Travel Lagged, we may collect:
- Analytics data: through Google Analytics (e.g., pages visited, time on site, browser type, IP address).
- Advertising data: through Google AdSense (cookies used to personalise ads and measure their performance).
- Affiliate tracking: if you click on affiliate links (e.g., Booking.com, GetYourGuide), those sites may use cookies to track that you came from Travel Lagged.
- Optional newsletter signup: if you subscribe, we collect your email address (you can unsubscribe anytime).
How We Use Your Information
- To improve the content and functionality of our website.
- To display relevant ads and track affiliate commissions.
- To send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in).
Cookies
Travel Lagged uses cookies to:
- Analyse traffic (Google Analytics).
- Display relevant ads (Google AdSense).
- Track affiliate links (to credit bookings or purchases).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services including:
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis).
- Google AdSense (ad serving and personalisation).
- Affiliate partners such as Booking.com and GetYourGuide (travel bookings).
These services may use cookies and collect data under their own privacy policies.
Your Rights (GDPR/UK Law)
If you are in the UK/EU, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for cookies or marketing emails.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@travel-lagged.com.
Data Retention
- Analytics and ad data are stored by Google according to their own retention policies.
- Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email: hello@travel-lagged.com.
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: September 2025
At Travel Lagged, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our website, and display relevant advertising. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, as well as to provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of our site.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track visitor behaviour, such as pages visited, time spent on site, and device/browser details.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show personalised ads and measure ad performance.
- Affiliate Cookies: When you click on affiliate links (e.g., Booking.com, GetYourGuide), cookies are used to track your booking or purchase so we may earn a commission.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing ones, or receive alerts before a cookie is stored. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties such as Google, Booking.com, or GetYourGuide. We do not control these cookies, and they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.
Your Consent
By continuing to use Travel Lagged, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email: hello@travel-lagged.com.
Affiliate Disclosure
Effective Date: September 2025
Travel Lagged is a travel content website that shares guides, tips, and recommendations. To keep our content free and support the running of this site, we participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some of the links on our website are affiliate links.
What Are Affiliate Links?
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a small commission. This comes at no extra cost to you, and in many cases, you may even receive exclusive deals or discounts.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate partnerships allow us to:
- Focus on creating high-quality content rather than charging subscription fees.
- Support the costs of running Travel Lagged (hosting, design, and content creation).
- Continue providing free guides, blogs, and recommendations to our readers.
Our Approach to Recommendations
We only recommend products, services, or experiences that we genuinely believe are relevant and useful for travellers. Examples of affiliate partners we may work with include Booking.com, GetYourGuide, and other travel platforms.
Transparency & Integrity
We only recommend products, services, or experiences that we genuinely believe are relevant and useful for travellers. Examples of affiliate partners we may work with include Booking.com, GetYourGuide, and other travel platforms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this disclosure or how affiliate links work, please reach out to us at hello@travel-lagged.com.