Last updated: July 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how FlyBudgeter (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at https://www.flybudgeter.com/, collects, uses,
and protects information about visitors to our website. By using FlyBudgeter, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
For questions about this policy, contact us at:
1. Who We Are
FlyBudgeter is an independent budget travel research website operated by a single individual based in the United States. We publish guides on cheap flights, budget hotels, travel destinations, travel rewards and travel gear.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily submit through our contact form, including:
– Your name
– Your email address
– The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit FlyBudgeter, certain data is
collected automatically by our systems and third-party services, including:
– Your IP address
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Pages visited and time spent on each page
– Referring URL (the page you came from)
– Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
– Date and time of your visit
This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools described in Section 4.
C. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect:
– Payment or credit card information
– Social Security numbers or government IDs
– Sensitive personal information of any kind
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected on FlyBudgeter is used for the following purposes:
– To respond to contact form submissions
– To analyze website traffic and improve content
– To understand which guides and pages are most
useful to readers
– To display relevant advertising through
third-party ad networks
– To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information to send unsolicited marketing emails. If we introduce an email newsletter in the future, subscription will be opt-in only and you will be able to unsubscribe at any time.
4. Cookies
FlyBudgeter uses cookies small text files stored on your device to operate the site and improve your experience.
A. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies
- Required for the website to function.
- These cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
- No personal data is stored in essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with FlyBudgeter. Google
Analytics collects anonymized data including pages visited, session duration and traffic sources. This data helps us improve content and site structure.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC under their own privacy policy:
Advertising Cookies
FlyBudgeter displays ads through Google AdSense and may use additional ad networks. These services use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
Google’s advertising practices are governed by:
Affiliate Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on FlyBudgeter, the destination platform may set a cookie to track the referral. FlyBudgeter does not control these cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
B. How to Control Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings:
– Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
– Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
– Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
– Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this site.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the official browser add-on:
5. Third-Party Services
FlyBudgeter uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google Analytics
Purpose: Website traffic analysis
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense
Purpose: Display advertising
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Search Console
Purpose: Search performance monitoring
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Affiliate Platforms (Expedia, Booking.com, Skyscanner, Amazon Associates and others)Purpose: Referral trackingThese platforms operate under their own privacy policies.
WordPress & Hosting Provider Purpose: Website operation and data storage Your data may be stored on servers operated by our hosting provider.
FlyBudgeter is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party service. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external platform you use through our links.
6. Google AdSense & Personalized Advertising
*FlyBudgeter participates in Google AdSense.
*Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting:
7. Children’s Privacy
FlyBudgeter is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our contact form,
please contact us immediately at:
contact@flybudgeter.com
We will delete the information promptly upon verification.
8. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to and resolve
your inquiry. We do not maintain long-term databases of user correspondence.
Analytics data retained by Google Analytics is governed by Google’s own retention policies.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect the information processed through FlyBudgeter, including SSL encryption (HTTPS) across the entire site.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
10. Your Rights (US Visitors)
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
California Residents (CCPA) Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to:
– Know what personal information is collected about them
– Request deletion of their personal information
– Opt out of the sale of their personal
information
Note: FlyBudgeter does not sell personal information to third parties.
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at:
contact@flybudgeter.com
Other US States Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and other states with applicable privacy laws may have similar rights. Contact us to submit any data-related request.
11. International Visitors
FlyBudgeter is operated from the United States and is primarily intended for US audiences.
If you are visiting from outside the United States, including from the European Union or
United Kingdom, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed
in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
By using FlyBudgeter, you consent to this transfer.
12. External Links
FlyBudgeter contains links to external websites including booking platforms, airline sites,
hotel chains and gear retailers. Once you leave FlyBudgeter, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external website.
We recommend reading the privacy policy of any site you visit through our links.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements.
When we make changes, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
Continued use of FlyBudgeter after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
We recommend checking this page periodically for any changes.
14. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
contact@flybudgeter.com
We will respond to all legitimate privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.