Updated Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Ellison Travels: Field Notes ("we," "our," or "us") handles data on ellisontravels.com (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information processed through our platform.

2. Information We Collect Automatically
Like most websites, our hosting platform automatically collects basic, non-identifying information about visitors to ensure site security and functionality. This includes IP addresses, browser types, device models, and basic usage statistics (such as page views and time spent on the site).

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to send the advertisements and links that appear on Ellison Travels directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Ellison Travels has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutcookies.org or www.aboutads.info.

4. Cookies and Affiliate Links
This Site features affiliate tracking links (including Amazon Associates, Booking.com, CJ Network, Impact). If you click on an affiliate link, a third-party cookie will be placed on your browser to track your purchase so we can earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. You can disable cookies at any time through your individual browser settings. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

5. International Visitors (GDPR & US State Laws)
We do not actively market to, sell, or rent your personal information to anyone. For visitors from the European Union (under GDPR) or US states with privacy laws (like California's CCPA): our legal basis for processing automated technical data is our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional, secure website. If you submit information to us via email or a contact form, we only use it to respond directly to your request.

6. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at: ellisontravels39@gmail.com.