Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how AwardsPlanner (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit awardsplanner.com (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully. If you have questions, contact us at john@awardsplanner.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (such as when you create an account or contact us), as well as information collected automatically when you use the Website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • Language settings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • Analyze usage trends and user behavior
  • Serve and measure advertising
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Website and serve advertising. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server so that a website can remember information about your browsing activity.

  • First-party cookies are set by awardsplanner.com directly.
  • Third-party cookies are set by our advertising and analytics partners.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website. Disabling cookies does not mean you will stop seeing ads — you will still see non-personalized advertisements.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit All About Cookies.

4. Advertising — Mediavine Programmatic Advertising

The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising.

The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP Address
  • Operating System type
  • Operating System version
  • Device Type
  • Language of the website
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in hashed form)

Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor's referral source to a particular website. For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.

Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.

For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.

5. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources using cookies. Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

We also use Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring. Vercel's analytics are cookieless and do not track individual users across sessions.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including airline and hotel loyalty program sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

7. California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, and how it is used.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but our advertising partners may use data in ways that constitute a “sale” under California law. To opt out, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a request, email john@awardsplanner.com with the subject line “CCPA Request.”

8. European Residents — GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You may object to processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

Our lawful bases for processing your data include our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Website, compliance with legal obligations, and — where applicable — your consent (e.g., for personalized advertising).

When you visit the Website from the EU or UK, you will be shown a consent management popup (provided by Mediavine) before any personalized advertising cookies are set.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact john@awardsplanner.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Canadian Residents — PIPEDA

If you are located in Canada, we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

  • We collect only the information necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
  • We obtain your consent, either express or implied, before or at the time of collection.
  • You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us.
  • You have the right to access your personal information and challenge its accuracy.

To exercise these rights, contact john@awardsplanner.com.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the retention settings of the applicable analytics platform.

11. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

AwardsPlanner

john@awardsplanner.com