Privacy Policy and Disclaimer

Hello, wanderlust hearts! Welcome to the fine print of “On the Road with Red.” While we’re all about the free spirit of adventure, there’s a bit of formal stuff to go through to ensure our journey together is smooth and respectful. So, cozy up with a cup of coffee, and let’s go through these necessary privacy policy and disclaimer details.

Terms and Conditions

Informational Purposes

Thank you for visiting “On the Road with Red.” We provide the content on this website solely for informational purposes, and we do not intend it as professional advice. We share our personal experiences, insights, and tips with the intention of inspiring and informing our readers. However, the utilization of any information obtained from this website is solely at your own risk.

It’s essential to understand that our experiences are unique to us. Conditions and circumstances can change over time or vary from one location to another. A serene beach we visited last summer might now be overrun with tourists. Or perhaps a reputable travel agency we had a good experience with has since changed management and no longer offers the same level of service. Similarly, we cannot control or predict changes imposed by countries, companies, or acts of nature. All of which could affect your experience should you decide to follow in our footsteps.

We endeavor to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability concerning the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.

We are not liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website or the information it contains. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, henceforth we shall not be liable.

We encourage our readers to use their discretion and, if necessary, consult with professionals before making any travel or other decisions based on the content of our blog.

We hope our blog serves as a valuable resource for planning your adventures. With the understanding that in reality, the real world can often unfold quite differently from the one described in our posts.

Thank you for your understanding and happy exploring!

For any further clarifications regarding our terms and conditions, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ontheroadwithred.com.

Blog Comments Policy

We cherish the vibrant conversation and diverse viewpoints that a comments section can foster. Thus we are thrilled to have you as part of our community at “On the Road with Red.” To maintain a respectful and insightful discussion, we have outlined a simple comments policy. Adherence to this policy will help ensure that everyone has a constructive and enjoyable experience.

Respectful Dialogue: We encourage you to share your thoughts, insights, and experiences as they relate to the topic at hand. However, please do so in a respectful and courteous manner. Let’s create an environment where everyone feels safe to express themselves.
No Hate or Harassment: Any comments that promote hate, harassment, or display prejudice against any group or individual will be deleted. So let’s maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
Avoid Profanity: Please refrain from using profane or offensive language. Accordingly, we aim to maintain a family-friendly space where all feel comfortable participating.
No Spam or Promotions: We discourage spam and promotional content in the comments section. Therefore such comments will be removed to keep the discussion relevant and engaging.
Maintain Privacy: For your safety and the safety of others, to clarify please avoid sharing personal or sensitive information in the comments.
Relevance to the Topic: With this in mind, please keep your comments relevant to the post’s topic to maintain a focused and meaningful discussion.
Rights to Moderate: We reserve the right to moderate, delete, or lastly edit comments that violate this policy or that we deem inappropriate.
Ownership of Comments: Please note that by commenting on our blog, you agree that you retain ownership responsibilities of your comments, including any potential liability.

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and look forward to enjoying a rich and respectful dialogue with you. Undeniably your insights and interactions greatly contribute to the value and community spirit of “On the Road with Red.”

Thank you for your understanding and happy commenting!

Copyright Policy

The content on “On the Road with Red” is our brainchild, nurtured with love, sweat, and particularly endless cups of coffee.

Copyright laws protect the overall contents of this website, including text, images, and other media. Here’s a simple outline of our Copyright Policy to ensure clarity and respect for the creative efforts involved:

Ownership: All the content published on this website is the property of “On the Road with Red” unless otherwise noted. We work hard to create and share valuable, original content with our community.
Usage Permission: We appreciate the sharing of our work, and you are welcome to use excerpts from our blog. Provided that full and clear credit is given to “On the Road with Red” with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Please ensure that any shared content links back to our website.
Reproduction Restriction: Reproduction of our website content in its entirety is strictly prohibited without our explicit written permission. Also,if you wish to use, reprint, or republish any of our material, please contact us for authorization beforehand.
Attribution: Any authorized use of our content should carry proper attribution to “On the Road with Red.” Further, it’s about respect for the creative effort that goes into producing the content.
Modification: Modifying, altering, or building upon our content in any way without our explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.
Images: All images on “On the Road with Red” are the property of the respective copyright owners and are used with permission. Unauthorized use, modification, or reproduction of images is prohibited.
Reporting Infringement: If you believe that any content on “On the Road with Red” infringes upon your copyright, please contact us with detailed information, and we will take the necessary actions to address the issue.
Updates: This Copyright Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in law, our copyright practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Your understanding and adherence to our Copyright Policy ensure a respectful and lawful engagement with our creative work, which we highly appreciate.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of “On the Road with Red.” Your trust is important to us, and this Privacy Policy provides important information regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data while you interact with our website. Your privacy is a cherished value here, and this section outlines how we uphold it.

Information We Collect

At “On the Road with Red,” we are above all committed to fostering a trustworthy and transparent relationship with our readers. This Information We Collect Policy is designed to inform you about the types of information we collect when you interact with our website, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. Your understanding and cooperation are crucial in ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all.

Personal Information:
- Provided by You:
  When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on our posts, or contact us via our contact form, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, and website URL. We collect and store this information securely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries, managing comments, and sending newsletters.
Automatically Collected Information:
- Browsing Information:
  As you navigate through our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you view on our website. This data helps us understand how our readers interact with the website and thus allows us to optimize the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Our commitment extends towards ensuring a clear understanding overall between us and our readers concerning how the information we collect is utilized. This policy outlines the practices we adhere to in using your information to enhance your experience while maintaining a high level of privacy and security.

Engagement and Communication:
When you leave comments, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we use the information you provide to foster a vibrant community, respond to your inquiries, and keep you updated on our latest adventures and offerings.
Website Improvement:
The information collected, chiefly the data obtained through cookies and analytics tools. This helps us understand how our readers interact with the website. This insight allows us to improve content, design, and functionality to create a better user experience.
Promotion and Marketing:
Occasionally, we may use your information to inform you about new content, products, or services that might be of interest. However, you will always have the option to opt-out of such communications.
Security and Compliance:
We use the information collected to maintain the security of our website, while complying with legal obligations, and protect the rights, safety, or property of “On the Road with Red,” its users, or others.

Third Party Use of Personal Information

At “On the Road with Red”, we sometimes collaborate with third-party service providers to enhance the functionality and user experience of our website, as well as to support our engagement with you. These third-party service providers may have access to personal information in the course of providing their services. This policy outlines how these third-party services use your personal information.

Google Analytics:
- We utilize Google Analytics to understand how our readers interact with our website. This service collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit on our site. However, all data collected is anonymized and aggregated to ensure your privacy. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices here.
Akismet:
- To protect our website from spam and abuse, we use Akismet. When you leave a comment on our blog, Akismet checks your comments against a global database of spam to prevent malicious content from being published. Discover more about how Akismet handles your data here.
Gravatar:
- Gravatar is a service that provides unique avatars for users. When you comment on our blog, an anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you have a profile. Following the approval of your comment, your Gravatar profile picture becomes visible to the public in the context of your comment. Read Gravatar’s privacy policy here.
Mailchimp:
- We employ Mailchimp for managing our email subscriptions and newsletters. When you subscribe to our newsletter, the email address and name you provide are transferred to Mailchimp for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms. Explore Mailchimp’s privacy practices here.

We are also committed to maintaining transparency and control over your personal information. We ensure that all third-party service providers adhere to strict data protection and privacy standards. Your trust is of paramount importance to us, and we are always here to answer any questions or concerns you might have regarding the use of your personal information.

Anonymous Data

At “On the Road with Red,” we highly value the privacy and trust of our readers. Subsequently, there are instances where we may collect and use data in a form that does not permit direct association with any specific individual. This policy outlines our practices concerning anonymous data.

Collection of Anonymous Data:
- As you interact with our website, certain anonymous data may be collected. This includes, but is not limited to, information like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
Usage of Anonymous Data:
- We also utilize anonymous data to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. This aids in enhancing the content, functionality, and user experience of our website.
Sharing of Anonymous Data:
- Anonymous data may also be shared with third-party service providers to help us improve our website and services. When shared, this data is purely statistical in nature and does not include any personally identifiable information.
Aggregation:
- The anonymous data may then be aggregated with other anonymous data to provide helpful statistics on the usage of our website. This aggregated data is used to better understand and enhance the user experience on our site.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies:
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies may also be used to collect anonymous data to enhance the user experience and collect data regarding the website’s usage. You have the option to turn off cookies in your browser settings.
Third-party Analytics:
- We may use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics to collect and analyze anonymous data to further help us improve our website and services.
Opting Out:
- You also have the option to opt-out of the collection of anonymous data by disabling cookies and other tracking technologies through your browser settings.

Publicly Visible Information

At “On the Road with Red” we above all want to ensure you know the types of information that may become publicly visible on our website and how it may be used.

Comments:
- When you leave comments on our blog, your name, the content of your comment, and the time of posting become publicly visible. However, your email address will never be displayed. We encourage respectful and constructive conversations in our community.
Profile Information:
- If you create a user profile on our website, the information you choose to share in your profile, including your name and profile picture, may be visible to other visitors.
Gravatar:
- Utilizing Gravatar service for your profile image will make your picture publicly visible to anyone who accesses our website where your comment is displayed.
Social Media Widgets:
- Our website includes social media features, such as the Facebook “Like” button and Twitter “Tweet” button. These features may collect your IP address and which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
Public Posts:
- Any information you provide in the public sections of our website, including forums or social media posts linked to our website, may be viewed by the public, and we cannot ensure its privacy.

How Long We Retain Your Data

At “On the Road with Red,” we are committed to ensuring a transparent and trustworthy environment for our readers. Part of this commitment involves being clear about how long we retain the personal data you provide. Below outlines our practices regarding data retention:

Comments:
- The comments and its metadata you leave on our blog are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Subscription Information:
- If you subscribe to our newsletter or blog, we retain your email address and any other information you provide to us for as long as you remain subscribed. If you choose to unsubscribe, your data related to the subscription will be deleted.
Contact Forms:
- Information submitted through contact forms on our website is kept for a certain period for customer service purposes, but we do not use the information submitted for marketing purposes unless explicitly permitted by you.
Analytics Data:
- We retain data related to website analytics for a defined period to help us analyze the performance and usage of our website over time.
Legal Compliance and Obligations:
- There may be legal requirements to retain certain data for a specified period. In such cases, we retain the data in compliance with applicable laws.
Data Deletion Request:
- You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. We will comply with this request, subject to the legal obligations that require us to retain certain data.
Data Security:
- We take data security seriously and use various measures to protect your personal data while it is retained.

Sensitive Personal Information

Our dedication to maintaining a safe and respectful community includes ensuring the utmost care and responsibility concerning sensitive personal information. This policy provides clear insights into how we handle such sensitive information.

Collection of Sensitive Information:
- We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial data, medical information, or detailed personal identifiers unless it’s lawfully required or with explicit consent.
Disclosure:
- We strongly advise against sharing sensitive personal information on public areas of our website like comments or forums. Any public disclosure of such information is at your own risk, and we cannot guarantee its security.
Protection:
- We employ robust security measures to protect your data. However, if at any point we collect sensitive personal information with your consent, we ensure it’s encrypted and securely stored.
Third-Party Services:
- We do not share or disclose any sensitive personal information with third-party services unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
Legal Obligations:
- In certain circumstances, we might be legally required to handle sensitive personal information. In such cases, we adhere strictly to the applicable laws and regulations concerning the protection and handling of sensitive information.
User Responsibility:
- It’s your responsibility to safeguard your sensitive personal information. We advise using unique, non-obvious passwords and keeping them confidential to protect your account.
Notification of Breach:
- In the unlikely event of a data breach that may involve sensitive personal information, we will notify the affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law, explaining the nature of the breach and the steps we are taking to mitigate its impact.

Children’s Information

At “On the Road with Red”, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our young readers. Children’s privacy is a serious matter and requires special protection. This Children’s Information Policy provides detailed information regarding how we handle and protect the personal information of children.

Collection of Children’s Information:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without obtaining parental consent. Our website and its content are directed towards adults.
Parental Consent:
- If we decide to collect personal information from children, we will seek parental consent in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Usage of Children’s Information:
- Any personal information of children collected with parental consent will only be used for the purpose it was collected for, and will not be disclosed to third parties without parental approval.
Access, Review, and Deletion:
- Parents have the right to review, modify, or delete the personal information of their children that we have collected. Parents can contact us directly for such requests.
Education and Awareness:
- We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to be aware of the websites and digital platforms they are visiting and to become familiar with the privacy policies of those sites.
Third-Party Services:
- We do not knowingly permit third parties to collect personal information from children on our website without parental consent.

Your Right to View, Edit, or Delete Your Information

You have the right to request access to, editing of, or deletion of your personal information. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

Embedded Content

At “On the Road with Red,” we strive to enhance your browsing experience by sometimes embedding content from other websites. This policy explains the nature of embedded content and how it may interact with your data.

Definition of Embedded Content:
- Embedded content refers to any digital content like videos, images, articles, etc., hosted on other websites and displayed on our website without requiring you to visit the other website.
Types of Embedded Content:
- We may embed content from platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Twitter, or other reputable and user-friendly sources to provide a richer user experience.
Interaction with Your Data:
- When you interact with embedded content, the third-party website may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Privacy Implications:
- The privacy implications on this will vary from one third-party website to another and will be dependent on the privacy policies of the third-party website from where the content is embedded.
User Responsibility:
- We encourage you to be aware when interacting with embedded content and to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites to understand how they collect and use your data.
Protection of User Privacy:
- We carefully select the sources from which we embed content to ensure they adhere to high standards of user privacy and data protection. However, we do not have control over the data practices of these third-party websites.

Cookies

Our endeavor to offer a seamless and personalized user experience involves the use of cookies on our website. This Cookies Policy aims to elucidate what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.

Definition of Cookies:
- Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data specific to you and can be accessed either by the web server or your device.
Purpose of Cookies:
- Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your browsing experience. They help us to:
  - Understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity.
  - Provide a personalized experience by remembering your preferences.
  - Analyze site traffic and interaction to offer better site experiences in the future.
  - Aggregate data about site traffic and interactions for marketing purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in your device until you leave our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain in your device for a set period or until you delete them, helping us recognize you as a unique visitor.
Third-Party Cookies:
- We may also use cookies provided by third parties like Google Analytics to compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions.
Your Control Over Cookies:
- You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of our website.
Updating Your Preferences:
- You can change your cookies settings through your browser settings. This will allow you to reject all or certain types of cookies.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, and using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern our relationship with you concerning this website. Please read these terms carefully before proceeding.

Agreement to Terms:
- By using this website, you signify your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Website Usage:
- You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website.
Content:
- The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only. We endeavor to keep the information up-to-date and correct, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability concerning the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.
Intellectual Property:
- All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and digital downloads is our property or the property of our content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
Third-Party Links:
- Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Limitation of Liability:
- In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising out of or in connection with the use of our website.
Indemnification:
- You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless “On the Road with Red,” its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these terms and conditions or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the website using your account.
Governing Law:
- Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use is subject to the laws of the country, state, or territory in which you are located.
Changes to Terms:
- We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without notice. Changes will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website.
Contact Us:
- If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at admin@ontheroadwithred.com.

Your engagement with “On the Road with Red” signifies your understanding and agreement to abide by these terms and conditions. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a mutually respectful interaction on our platform. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our community.

Affiliate Links Disclaimer

At “On the Road With Red,” we love sharing our journey and the various products and services that enhance our travel experiences. Some of the links provided on our site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you.

We recommend these products because they have been tried and tested by us, and we genuinely find them useful. However, we encourage you to do your due diligence and read more reviews, compare prices, and make an informed decision before making any purchase.

Our primary aim is to inspire, inform, and ensure you have a delightful read while you’re here. The small earnings from affiliate links help us maintain our blog, enriching our content, and bringing you more of the exciting adventures from “On the Road With Red.”

Changes to This Policy

As our journey unfolds, there might be tweaks to this policy. We’ll update this page to reflect any changes, so feel free to check back occasionally.

We’re honored to have you as part of our community and thank you for respecting these terms and policies. Without delay, let’s get back to unearthing the wonders that await on the road!

Last Updated: November 2023

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding our policies, feel free to contact us at admin@ontheroadwithred.com.

Now, with the formalities aside, let’s continue unraveling the magic that the world has to offer, together with On the Road With Red. Happy travels!

In conclusion, your trust is paramount, and we thank you for your support and understanding. Happy exploring!

Warm regards, The Team at “On the Road with Red“