Privacy Policy
Welcome to Dose of Adventure ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.doseofadventure.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Mailing list subscriptions: Name and email address
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Usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics): IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site
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Contact form submissions: Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Send you our newsletter and travel updates (only if you subscribed)
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Analyse site traffic and improve content and user experience
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Respond to your enquiries or messages
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience. These may include:
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Cookies placed by Google Analytics to track visitor behaviour and traffic sources
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Cookies placed by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements
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Functional cookies to remember your preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
Dose of Adventure participates in the Google AdSense programme. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
For more information on how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
5. Third-Party Links
Our blog posts may contain links to external websites (e.g., booking platforms, tourism boards, travel gear). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address will be stored securely and used only to send you travel updates and blog content from Dose of Adventure. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Mailing list subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict how we process your data
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Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
9. Children's Privacy
Dose of Adventure is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Website: www.doseofadventure.com
📍 Dose of Adventure is an independently run travel blog.
