Privacy Policy

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Website: https://thewandermap.com/

TheWonderMap (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, interact with our content, or use any of our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

Who We Are

TheWonderMap is a travel content platform that offers destination guides, tips, itineraries, hotel and product reviews, cultural insights, and travel inspiration to a global audience. Our goal is to provide reliable and engaging travel content to help our readers plan meaningful journeys.

Information We Collect

We collect both personal information and non-personal information through direct interactions, automatic data collection technologies, and third-party services.

Personal Information (You Provide)

When you interact with our site, you may voluntarily provide the following:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Comments or messages you submit

  • Social media handles (if you log in or share content)

  • Newsletter sign-up information

  • Survey or contest submissions

We only collect this information when you voluntarily submit it.

Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit TheWonderMap, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  • Operating system

  • Date/time of visit

  • Referral URL

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Clickstream behavior

This information helps us understand how users interact with our site and optimize our content and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our content and services

  • Respond to user inquiries or requests

  • Send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (only if opted-in)

  • Customize your browsing experience

  • Monitor and analyze website traffic and user behavior

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For sending newsletters or personalized marketing.

  • Contractual necessity: When you contact us or enter a contest.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with legal requirements.

  • Legitimate interest: For analytics and improving our content and website performance.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms, web hosts, analytics tools)

  • Advertising networks (for showing relevant ads)

  • Legal authorities, when required to comply with legal obligations

  • Business partners, in case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties are required to adhere to privacy and data protection laws.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some of our posts contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

We are a participant in various affiliate programs such as:

  • Amazon Associates

  • Booking.com Affiliate Program

  • Travel tour platforms (GetYourGuide, Viator, etc.)

Affiliate links help support the site while keeping our content free for readers. We only promote products and services we trust and believe are useful to our audience.

Email Marketing and Newsletters

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You will receive occasional emails containing travel tips, new blog posts, exclusive offers, and updates.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the footer of any email.

  • We use reputable third-party platforms (like Mailchimp or ConvertKit) to manage email communications securely.

We will never spam your inbox or share your email address without your consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

TheWonderMap uses cookies, pixels, and tracking tools to improve your user experience.

What We Use Cookies For:

  • Saving user preferences

  • Understanding website usage through Google Analytics

  • Displaying personalized advertisements (Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel)

  • Tracking affiliate link clicks

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services on our website:

  • Google Analytics – for website analytics

  • Google AdSense – for serving ads

  • Mailchimp / ConvertKit – for email marketing

  • Affiliate Networks – for link tracking and reporting

  • Cloudflare / Hosting provider – for site security and performance

Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy which governs how they handle user data.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under data protection laws:

Under GDPR (for EEA residents):

  • Right to access the data we hold about you

  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to request deletion of your data

  • Right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Under CCPA (for California residents):

  • Right to know what personal data is collected and how it’s used

  • Right to request deletion of personal data

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@thewandermap.com

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

For example:

  • Email signups are kept until you unsubscribe.

  • Comments may remain on the site indefinitely unless you request removal.


Security of Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption

  • Firewalls and anti-malware tools

  • Secure servers and restricted access

  • Regular updates and vulnerability assessments

However, no system is 100% secure. You use the site at your own risk.

Children’s Privacy

TheWonderMap is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

External Links

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any external site before providing personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technology. All updates will be posted on this page with the new “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email: info@thewandermap.com
🌍 Website: https://thewandermap.com/