StoriedTide.com takes your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. We've written it to be read, not just scrolled past.
Email address — if you subscribe to The Letter or purchase a premium itinerary, we store your email address. We use it only to deliver what you signed up for. We don't sell it, share it with third parties or add you to lists you didn't ask to be on.
Usage data — like most websites, we use analytics tools (Google Analytics) to understand how readers find and use the site. This includes pages visited, time on page, browser type and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
Cookies — see the Cookie Policy section below for full detail.
What we don't collect — we don't collect payment information directly. Itinerary purchases are processed by third-party payment processors (Stripe or similar) who handle card data under their own security and privacy policies.
Email addresses are used only to send The Letter (if subscribed) or to deliver purchased itineraries. We do not use your email address for targeted advertising, we do not profile subscribers and we do not sell data.
We use the following third-party services: Google Analytics (usage data), a newsletter platform (email delivery), and payment processors for itinerary purchases. Each operates under its own privacy policy. Links to these are available on request.
By using StoriedTide.com you agree to these terms. They're short and written to be understood.
All articles, itineraries and other content on StoriedTide.com are owned by StoriedTide / IGNE Publishing LLC and protected by copyright. You may share links to articles and quote brief excerpts with attribution. You may not reproduce full articles, reproduce itinerary content or repackage our material for commercial use without written permission.
Travel information changes. We do our best to keep content accurate and updated, but we cannot guarantee that prices, visa requirements, transport schedules or business details are current at the time you read them. Verify critical information before you travel.
Itineraries are for personal use only. They may not be resold, shared publicly or redistributed. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies if an itinerary materially fails to deliver what its description promises.
We link to third-party sites including booking platforms and tourism resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or privacy practices of sites we link to. Affiliate links are disclosed — see Affiliate Disclosure below.
StoriedTide is the editorial arm of the TideRoam Network. TideRoam.com contains affiliate links to booking platforms including Booking.com, Skyscanner, GetYourGuide, Viator, Audley Travel and others. When a reader books through one of these links, the platform pays us a commission — typically 3–8% of the booking value. You pay the same price you'd pay booking directly.
Affiliate income doesn't influence which accommodation, flights or experiences we recommend. We recommend what we think is best for your trip. Sometimes that's something that earns us less. Sometimes it's something that earns us nothing. The editorial is not for sale.
StoriedTide sells premium itineraries directly. This is a direct commercial transaction, not an affiliate arrangement. We disclose this because transparency about how we earn is the basis of trust with readers.
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For Google Analytics specifically: you can opt out of tracking via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.