This Privacy Policy describes how Mindful Travellers (mindfultravellers.ca) handles visitor information. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable international regulations including the GDPR.
What Data We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, the following data may be collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of access
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-99N53XSYR5) to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics collects data as described above. We have configured it to:
- Anonymize IP addresses
- Respect Do Not Track browser settings
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and local storage for:
- Essential functionality (theme preferences, search index)
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Performance (Cloudinary image optimization)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Affiliate and Third-Party Links
Some pages contain affiliate links, primarily to Amazon.ca and Amazon.com (Associate IDs: cyberityca02-20 and cyberityca04-20). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
When you click an affiliate link, the third-party site (e.g., Amazon) will handle your data under their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
We may also link to credit card issuers, travel booking platforms, and VPN providers. These sites operate independently, and their privacy policies govern any data you provide to them.
External Services
We use the following third-party services to deliver content:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Cloudinary | Image hosting and optimization | Cloudinary Privacy Policy |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate product links | Amazon Privacy Notice |
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ default policies. We do not maintain separate databases of visitor information.
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal data (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at mr@mindfultravellers.ca or ms@mindfultravellers.ca.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when revisions were made.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- Mr. Mindful Traveller: mr@mindfultravellers.ca
- Ms. Mindful Traveller: ms@mindfultravellers.ca
Last updated: April 29, 2026