Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
The Bearded Vagabond is a personal travel and history site at thebeardedvagabond.com. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect information when you visit. I take your privacy seriously and will never sell your personal information.
Information I Collect
Information you provide
I may collect your name and email address when you contact me through the contact form or sign up to be notified about app launches. I use this information only to respond to your inquiry or send the updates you requested.
Automatically collected information
Like most websites, I may collect standard log data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site and improve content.
Cookies
This site does not use tracking cookies or analytics. YouTube embeds may set cookies from Google when you interact with them. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies if you prefer.
Affiliate Disclosure
The Bearded Vagabond participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means I may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence my editorial opinions or content. See the full Affiliate Disclaimer.
Third-Party Services
This site links to and embeds content from third-party services with their own privacy policies:
- YouTube / Google — embedded video content
- Brevo — email waitlist management
- Amazon, Skyscanner, Booking.com, and others — travel affiliate links
How I Use Your Information
- Respond to messages and inquiries you send
- Send updates you have specifically requested
- Improve the site and content
I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information I hold about you. To do so, contact me at rexthebeardedvagabond@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach out via the contact page.