Privacy Policy
Effective and last updated: August 31, 2026
Backpacks and Flipflops is a travel website created by Chris Barnes and Dani Sands. This policy explains what information we may collect when you use backpacksandflipflops.com, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information you provide
You may choose to provide your name, email address, and message when you contact us or subscribe to updates. Please do not send sensitive personal information through our contact forms.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting, security, analytics, and site tools may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location, referring page, and the date and time of a visit. Cookies or similar technologies may be used to remember preferences, measure site performance, and understand how visitors use the site.
How we use information
- To operate, protect, and improve the website.
- To respond to questions and messages.
- To understand which travel guides are useful to readers.
- To detect abuse, fraud, or security problems.
- To meet legal obligations.
Sharing and service providers
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help us host, secure, analyze, or operate the site, or when required by law. Those providers process information under their own terms and privacy practices.
Cookies and your choices
You can limit or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work. You may unsubscribe from optional email messages using the link in the message or by contacting us.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to messages, maintaining security records, and satisfying legal or accounting requirements.
External links
Our guides may link to campgrounds, parks, tourism offices, booking services, social platforms, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so please review their policies before providing information.
Children
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your privacy requests
You may ask what personal information we hold about you, request correction or deletion where applicable, or ask a privacy question by emailing [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our site or services change. The revised date at the top will show when the latest version took effect.
Contact
Questions may be sent through our contact page or by email at [email protected].