Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This privacy policy explains how Traveling Ana (operated by Ana Barreto) collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit travelingana.netlify.app or subscribe to the newsletter.

Who we are

Traveling Ana is a personal travel blog operated by Ana Barreto, based in Lisbon, Portugal. You can contact us at thetravelingana@gmail.com for any privacy-related requests.

What data we collect

We collect the following personal data:

• Email address and name, when you subscribe to the newsletter via Mailerlite
• Name, email, company and message content, when you submit the contact or brand enquiry form
• Anonymous usage data via website analytics (if applicable)

How we use your data

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Send you the newsletter you subscribed to
• Respond to your enquiries or collaboration requests
• Improve the website experience

We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Mailerlite, for newsletter management. Their privacy policy is available at mailerlite.com/privacy-policy
• Travelpayouts, for flight search affiliate links. Their privacy policy is available at travelpayouts.com/en/legal/privacy
• Netlify, for website hosting

Affiliate links

Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All affiliate relationships are disclosed within the relevant content.

Cookies

This website may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. By continuing to use the site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Your rights under GDPR

As a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to access the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (for example by unsubscribing from the newsletter)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at thetravelingana@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Data retention

We retain your email address and name for as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data is removed from our mailing list within 30 days. Enquiry data is kept for up to 12 months and then deleted.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.