Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2025-10-04
Backpacker Sleep (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates backpackersleep.world (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: emails you send to [email protected] and any details you include (e.g., height, sleep preferences) for recommendations.
- Automatically collected: IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, time on page, and referral source via cookies and similar technologies.
- From third parties: aggregated analytics data or affiliate reporting from our partners.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and measure content performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve content, guides, and tools (e.g., calculators)
- Respond to inquiries and deliver personalized recommendations
- Monitor and analyze usage for site optimization and fraud prevention
- Support our legitimate interests, comply with legal obligations, and enforce policies
Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
We process personal data based on: consent (e.g., analytics cookies), legitimate interests (site security, content improvement), contract (responding to requests), and legal obligations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Service providers: analytics, hosting, email service, and security vendors under confidentiality agreements
- Affiliate networks and retailers: for purchase attribution when you click certain outbound links
- Legal and safety: to comply with law, protect rights, or respond to lawful requests
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions, rankings, or test outcomes. See our Editorial Policy for standards and independence.
Analytics and Advertising
We may use privacy‑respecting analytics to understand traffic and content performance. Where advertising cookies or similar tracking is used, we request consent where required by law and provide opt‑out mechanisms.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data; object to or restrict processing; and withdraw consent. To exercise rights, contact [email protected]. We may require verification.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law, then delete or anonymize it.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact us to remove it.
Third‑Party Links
Our Site links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Effective date” reflects the latest version. Material changes will be noted on this page.
Contact Us
Questions or requests: [email protected]