Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 20, 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how R&B Tour Guide ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit randbtourguide.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Automatically collected data. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. This includes: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time and date of visits, and general geographic location derived from IP address.
Analytics data. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to collect aggregated data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Advertising data. We participate in Google AdSense. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this Site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Behavior analytics. We use Microsoft Clarity to record anonymized session recordings and heatmaps to understand user interactions with the Site. This data helps us improve the Site experience. Clarity data is stored on Microsoft servers and is subject to Microsoft's privacy practices.
Information you provide. If you contact us via email at hello@randbtourguide.com, we collect the information you voluntarily provide in your message, including your name and email address. We do not currently operate any contact forms or newsletter signups on the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to: operate, maintain, and improve the Site; analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to improve content and layout; deliver relevant advertising through Google AdSense; respond to your inquiries and correspondence; comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms; and protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats.
4. Affiliate Tracking
The Site participates in affiliate programs with Amazon Associates, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com (via AWIN), TicketNetwork, Vivid Seats (via Impact/Partnerize), and Etsy. When you click affiliate links on the Site and complete a purchase, the affiliate platform may set tracking cookies to attribute the sale to us. These cookies are set by the affiliate platforms, not by us directly, and are governed by each platform's respective privacy policy.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit websites. We and our service providers use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies that enable core Site functionality.
- Analytics cookies from Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity that measure Site usage.
- Advertising cookies from Google AdSense that deliver relevant ads.
- Affiliate tracking cookies from partner platforms that attribute referrals.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
The Site links to third-party services including Amazon, Etsy, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, TicketNetwork, Vivid Seats, StubHub, Ticketmaster, and venue websites. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with partners for analytics purposes. We may disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a business transfer such as merger or acquisition.
8. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity default retention periods. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable business record-keeping thereafter. You may request deletion of email correspondence by contacting us.
9. Your Rights
California residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to: know what personal information is collected; access their personal information; request deletion of personal information; opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
European Union residents. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU residents have the right to: access personal data; rectify inaccurate data; erase personal data ("right to be forgotten"); restrict processing; data portability; object to processing; and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@randbtourguide.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
10. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at hello@randbtourguide.com.
11. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
12. International Users
The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices should be directed to: hello@randbtourguide.com.
Reviewed and updated September 20, 2026 by R&B Tour Guide Editorial Team