Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 30, 2022 | Last Updated: March 18, 2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Email addresses (for newsletters and notifications)
- Names and contact details (when you contact us)
- Location data (for personalized travel recommendations)
- Comments and user-generated content
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP addresses and browser information
- Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Pages visited, time spent, and click patterns
- Referral sources and search terms
- Cookies and local storage data
How We Use Your Information
- Provide personalized travel recommendations and deals
- Send newsletters and promotional offers (with your consent)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and optimize content
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
- Respond to customer service requests
Third-Party Services & Advertising
Google AdSense & Advertising:
- We use Google AdSense to display targeted advertisements
- Google and third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your interests
- You can opt out of personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info
Analytics & Tracking:
- Google Analytics tracks website usage and performance
- Facebook Pixel and other marketing pixels may be used
- Heat mapping tools (like Hotjar) analyze user behavior
Affiliate Partners:
- We participate in affiliate programs with Booking.com, Viator, CheapOair, Trip.com, and others
- Commissions earned do not affect the prices you pay
- Some links may redirect through tracking systems
Cookie Policy
- Essential: Required for website functionality
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising: Enable personalized ads and measure effectiveness
- Social Media: Allow content sharing on social platforms
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Data Sharing
- Advertising networks (Google, Facebook, etc.)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Affiliate partners (for commission tracking)
- Service providers (hosting, email marketing)
- Legal authorities (when required by law)
We never sell personal information to third parties.
Your Rights
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request removal of your data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
California Residents (CCPA): You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Data Security
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting with regular backups
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and updates
Children’s Privacy
StateHop is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
If you’re located outside the United States, please note that information collected will be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be posted prominently on our website.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, email: privacy@statehop.com