Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to TouringTony.com. Your privacy matters to me, and I want to be completely transparent about how this site collects, uses, and protects your information. Please read this policy carefully — it applies to all visitors to TouringTony.com.
Who We Are
TouringTony.com is operated by Tony Baker, an independent travel blogger and content creator based between Oklahoma, USA and Acapulco, Mexico. You can contact me at any time via the Contact Us page.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact me through the contact form, I collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry. I do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent. If you leave a comment on a post, your name, email address, and any information you include in the comment are collected and stored.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, TouringTony.com automatically collects certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL, and device type. This information is used to analyze site traffic and improve the user experience. It is collected via server log files and third-party analytics tools (see below).
Cookies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences).
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects anonymized data about pages visited, time on site, and general location. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google’s opt-out tool.
- Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
- Third-party cookies: Affiliate partners (including Amazon Associates, Airalo, NordVPN, and Travelpayouts) may set cookies when you click on affiliate links on this site. These cookies track referrals for commission purposes.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Google Analytics & Google AdSense
This site uses Google Analytics 4 (Property ID: G-SW90JCN3YY) to collect anonymized traffic and usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies and may transfer data to Google’s servers in the United States. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
This site also participates in the Google AdSense program (Publisher ID: ca-pub-2881877086707171). Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings or via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
This site is configured to comply with Google Consent Mode requirements.
Affiliate Disclosures & Third-Party Links
TouringTony.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means I may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase or sign up for a service — at no additional cost to you. Active affiliate relationships include:
- Amazon Associates — As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
- Airalo — I earn a commission on eSIM purchases made through my referral links.
- NordVPN — I earn a commission on NordVPN subscriptions through my referral links.
- Travelpayouts — I earn commissions on flight and travel bookings made through Travelpayouts-powered links and widgets.
- VisaHQ — I earn a commission on visa processing services.
All affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly in posts containing affiliate links. For full details, see my Advertising & Disclosure Policy.
This site contains links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom (GDPR / UK-GDPR):
- The right to access the personal data I hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
If you are in California (CCPA / CPRA):
- The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
- The right to delete personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: I do NOT sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me through the Contact Us page. I will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained per Google’s standard retention policies (26 months for GA4 by default).
Children’s Privacy
TouringTony.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to this site, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me via the Contact Us page.