We respect your privacy.

When you visit Porchlight Passport, we may collect information you choose to share with us, such as your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us. We also collect basic website analytics and use cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience.

We use this information to:

• Send newsletters and updates you’ve requested

• Respond to questions or inquiries

• Improve our website and content

• Analyze website performance and visitor trends

We do not sell your personal information.

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, update, or delete your personal information. To make a privacy request, contact us at [your email address].

Porchlight Passport is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

For complete details about how we collect, use, and protect your information, please read the full Privacy Policy below.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2026 Last Updated: June 26, 2026

We Respect Your Privacy

At Porchlight Passport, we are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share it. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information collected through our website, www.porchlightpassport.com, including our blog, shop, newsletter, and any other features or content we offer (collectively, the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you visit our Site.

Information You Provide

• Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your name and email address.

• Contact Form: When you send us a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any information included in your message.

• Shop Purchases: When you purchase a downloadable guide or product from our shop, we collect your name, email address, billing information, and payment details. Payment processing is handled by Squarespace's secure payment systems — we do not directly store your full credit card information.

• Travel Inquiry Forms: If you submit a travel planning inquiry via TravelJoy or our contact page, we collect the information you provide in that form, which may include your travel preferences, dates, party size, and budget range.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our content, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, remember your preferences, and analyze how our Site is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or through the cookie consent banner displayed on our Site.

• Analytics: We use website analytics tools (such as those provided by Squarespace) to understand how visitors find and use our Site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you newsletters, travel tips, and updates you have subscribed to receive

• To respond to your questions, comments, and inquiries

• To process and fulfill shop orders, including delivering digital downloads

• To communicate with you about your travel planning inquiries

• To improve our Site, content, and product offerings

• To analyze website performance and understand visitor trends

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

• To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access

We will only use your information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise disclosed to you at the time of collection.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate our Site and deliver our services. These include Squarespace (website hosting, e-commerce, and analytics), TravelJoy (travel planning inquiry management), and email service providers. These partners are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services on our behalf.

• Social Media Platforms: Our Site includes links to and integrations with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. If you interact with these integrations, the respective platform's privacy policy will govern any information collected.

• Affiliate Partners: Some of our blog posts may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through a link on our Site. Clicking an affiliate link may allow third parties to place cookies on your device or collect certain data about your visit. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function, such as remembering items in your shopping cart.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience.

• Marketing/Third-Party Cookies: May be placed by our advertising and affiliate partners.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when new cookies are placed. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you emails containing travel content, guides, product announcements, and other updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at porchlightpassport@gmail.com. Even after unsubscribing from marketing emails, we may still send you transactional messages related to purchases you have made.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Purchase records may be retained for a period of time required for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which maintains industry-standard security protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at porchlightpassport@gmail.com.

While we create content inspired by family travel experiences, including content about and for children, the Site itself is intended to be accessed and used by adults.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

All Users

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Opt-Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell personal information)

• Request deletion of personal information

• Opt out of the sale of personal information (not applicable, as we do not sell data)

• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a California privacy rights request, please contact us at porchlightpassport@gmail.com.

European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to data portability

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Our lawful bases for processing your data include consent (newsletter subscriptions), contract performance (shop orders), and legitimate interests (site analytics and security).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at porchlightpassport@gmail.com. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including travel booking platforms, affiliate partners, and social media. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Porchlight Passport Email: porchlightpassport@gmail.com

We will do our best to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 26, 2026.