Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/01/2026

Who We Are

Carolina Blogging Travel is a travel advisory service operated by Coastal Brand Ventures, LLC, doing business as (d/b/a) Carolina Blogging Travel.

Our website address is: https://carolinabloggingtravel.com

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using our Contact Us page

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Subscribe to our email list
  • Request a travel quote
  • Complete a planning form
  • Book travel through us
  • Leave comments on the website

The information collected may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Travel preferences and details
  • Passport information (if voluntarily provided for booking purposes)
  • Payment-related information (processed securely through third-party providers)

We may also automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Plan and manage travel bookings
  • Communicate regarding travel arrangements
  • Send newsletters or marketing communications (if you opt in)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience.

If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

We may also use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

Analytics and Tracking

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behavior.

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies.

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your name and email address for the purpose of sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

Third-Party Travel Suppliers and Booking Platforms

To provide travel planning services, we may share necessary personal information with travel suppliers and service providers, including but not limited to:

  • Hotels
  • Cruise lines
  • Tour operators
  • Insurance providers
  • Airlines
  • Booking platforms and CRM systems

When you click on external or commissionable links on our website, you are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.

Affiliate and Commission Disclosure

Some links on this website are commissionable. This means we may earn a commission if you make a booking or purchase through certain links, at no additional cost to you. These commissions support our travel advisory services.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide travel services
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we collect about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of certain data uses

To exercise these rights, please contact us using our Contact Us page.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

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

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or images). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor had visited that external website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.