Last updated: 2025-06-12

Island Wanderer (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Data:

  If you submit content via our form or sign up for optional updates, we may collect your name, email address, and submitted content (e.g. business recommendations, trail tips, or photos).

• Usage Data:

  We use privacy-respecting analytics tools like Plausible or Google Analytics to track anonymized metrics such as page views, device types, time on site, and referring websites.

• Cookies:

  We use minimal cookies to support basic functionality (e.g., analytics or form behavior). No ad tracking or third-party marketing cookies are used.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display community-submitted content and improve visitor experience.
• To respond to user-submitted content or questions if needed.
• To better understand how people use the site and guide content improvements.
• To send occasional updates, but only if you explicitly opt in.

3. Third-Party Services

• Analytics: We use Plausible Analytics or Google Analytics, each governed by their own privacy policies.
• Submission Forms: If you submit content through Tally.so, your data is processed securely under their terms.
• Hosting & Infrastructure: The site may be hosted using providers like Netlify or Vercel, which may collect limited technical logs for performance or security.

4. Data Security