Last updated: September 2026
1. Who we are
Shoestring Drift (“we”, “us”) operates shoestringdrift.com. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and what rights you have. For any privacy question, contact hello@shoestringdrift.com.
2. What we collect
a) Data you give us
If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to write. We keep that correspondence only as long as needed to deal with your message and any follow-up.
b) Data collected automatically
Like most websites, our server logs and analytics record technical information: IP address, browser and device type, referring page, pages viewed and time of visit. This is used to understand which guides are useful and to keep the site secure.
c) Cookies
We use cookies for basic site function, for analytics, and for advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work, though some features may behave differently.
3. Advertising and Google AdSense
This site displays advertising served by Google AdSense and its partners. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info.
4. Affiliate links
Some outbound links are affiliate links. When you click one, the merchant or its network may set a cookie so that a resulting booking can be attributed to us. That cookie does not give us access to your name, payment details or booking information. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
5. Legal bases
Where the GDPR applies, we rely on: legitimate interests for site security and aggregate analytics; consent for non-essential cookies and personalised advertising; and performance of a contract or your request where you contact us.
6. Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We share it only with service providers that make the site work — our hosting provider, analytics provider and advertising partners — and where we are legally required to do so.
7. Retention
Server and analytics logs are retained for a limited period for security and reporting, then deleted or aggregated. Email correspondence is kept only as long as needed.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal data, to object to processing, and to data portability. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know and the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as those terms are defined by that law. To exercise any right, email hello@shoestringdrift.com.
9. Children
This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
10. International transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than yours, including the United States. Where required, transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
11. Changes
If this policy changes materially we will update the date at the top of this page.