Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Company's web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
1. modify or copy the materials;
2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Company's web site;
4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
5. transfer the materials to another person or 'mirror' the materials on any other server.
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Company at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on Company's web site are provided 'as is'. Company makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Company does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Company or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Company's Internet site, even if Company or a Company authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Company's web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Company does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Company may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Company does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Company has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Company of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Company may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Company's web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for The Sweetest Escapes

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to The Sweetest Escapes (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We operate the website www.thesweetestescapes.com (“Site”) and are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information when you:

Sign up for our email newsletter
Submit a contact form
Leave comments
Participate in giveaways or promotions

This may include:

Name
Email address
Any content you submit through forms or messages

Email opt-ins are managed through Mailchimp.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit The Sweetest Escapes, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Device type
Browser type
Pages visited
Referring websites
Time spent on pages
General location (city/state level)

This information is collected through:

Squarespace analytics
Cookies and similar technologies
MediaVine Journey advertising scripts
Hotjar behavioral analytics
Pinterest and social verification tags

This data is used to improve website performance and understand user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Site
Send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
Respond to messages or questions
Analyze traffic, usage, and interaction patterns
Serve personalized ads through MediaVine Journey
Monitor and improve marketing performance
Prevent spam and maintain security

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and related tracking tools to:

Understand how visitors use our Site
Personalize your experience
Deliver advertisements
Improve website functionality
Track affiliate link performance

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some features of the Site may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party tools, which may collect or process data:

Advertising

MediaVine Journey (ad placement & personalized ads)

Email Marketing

Mailchimp (email list management)

Analytics & Tracking

Squarespace Analytics
Hotjar
Pinterest Tag / Domain Verification
Bing Webmaster
Yandex Verification
Other social platform insights tools

Affiliate Networks

We participate in the following affiliate programs:

Amazon Associates
AWIN
PartnerBoost
Additional affiliate programs as disclosed within content

These programs may use cookies or tracking links to track purchases and earnings.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

The Sweetest Escapes uses affiliate links.
This means we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you — if you purchase through our links.

We only recommend products that we personally love or trust.

Affiliate networks we use include (but are not limited to):

Amazon Associates
AWIN
PartnerBoost

Affiliate links are clearly disclosed in our posts where applicable.

6. Advertisements

We run ads through MediaVine Journey.
These ads may use cookies to:

Deliver relevant content
Limit repetition
Track ad performance
Support reporting for advertisers

We do not use Google AdSense.

For MediaVine’s full privacy policy, visit:
https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Email Communications

If you sign up for our Mailchimp newsletter, you may receive:

Blog updates
Promotions or announcements
Travel tips, product recommendations, and seasonal content

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including:

SSL-secured browsing
Reputable third-party service providers
Limited access to site administration

However, no method of Internet transmission is 100% secure.
You use the Site at your own risk.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Because we operate in California, visitors located in California have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of the personal data we have collected.

Delete

Request deletion of your personal information (with certain legal exceptions).

Opt Out

Opt out of the “sharing” of data for behavioral advertising.
(We do not sell personal data in exchange for money.)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 sweetestescapesblog@gmail.com

We may request verification to protect your privacy.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we learn that a child has submitted data, we will delete it promptly.