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Last updated: January 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Shared Passports (“SharedPassports,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit https://sharedpassports.com (the “Website”), including any related pages, features, content, and services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).

We are based in Canada, and our Website may be accessed by visitors worldwide. By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. WHO WE ARE

SharedPassports.com is a travel content website publishing destination guides, travel tips, hotel-related content, and related resources. Our content may include advertising, affiliate links, and embedded media.

Contact: info@sharedpassports.com
Country: Canada

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide to Us

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

  • Contact us by email or through a form (if used)
  • Subscribe to a newsletter (if offered)
  • Submit a message, inquiry, or collaboration request

This may include: your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect certain information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Device type, browser type, operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, referring/exit pages
  • Approximate location (e.g., country/city based on IP)
  • Website performance and interaction data

This information helps us operate the Website, improve content, keep the site secure, and measure performance.

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, and web beacons) to:

  • Remember preferences
  • Understand how visitors use the Website
  • Measure marketing performance
  • Serve and measure advertising (including personalized ads where permitted)

You can manage cookies using your browser settings and, where available, our cookie controls/consent banner.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and Services
  • Respond to your messages and inquiries
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends and performance
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Display advertising and measure ad performance
  • Track affiliate link performance and improve recommendations

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some privacy laws define certain ad-related activities as “sharing” for targeted advertising (see Section 9).

4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (FOR UK/EU VISITORS)

If you are located in the UK/EEA, we process personal information under one or more of these legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies where required)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, security, improving the Website)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to a request you make)
  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with applicable laws)

5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We may share information:

  • With service providers that help us run the Website (hosting, analytics, security, email services)
  • With advertising partners and ad technology providers (including Google) to display and measure ads
  • With affiliate partners to track referrals (when you click affiliate links)
  • If required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety and prevent fraud

We only share information as needed to operate the Website and provide Services.

6. ADVERTISING (GOOGLE ADSENSE) AND THIRD-PARTY ADS

We may display ads served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense.

These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Show ads
  • Measure ad performance
  • Provide more relevant advertising (where allowed by law)

Google Advertising

Google may use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to control your ad experience through Google’s tools and settings.

If you are in a region where consent is required for personalized advertising, we will request consent through a cookie/consent solution (where enabled).

7. ANALYTICS

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics (often via Google Site Kit) to understand traffic and how visitors interact with the Website. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device identifiers, and browsing behavior on our site.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using browser controls or available opt-out tools provided by Google.

8. AFFILIATE LINKS AND SPONSORSHIP DISCLOSURE

Some pages may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. We may also publish sponsored content or brand collaborations, which will be disclosed where applicable.

Affiliate programs may use tracking to attribute referrals. This may involve cookies or similar technologies.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (CANADA, UK/EU, US STATES, AND OTHER REGIONS)

A. Canada (PIPEDA)

If you are in Canada, you may request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable laws. You may also withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing.

B. UK/EEA (GDPR/UK GDPR)

You may have rights including:

  • Access, correction, deletion
  • Objection and restriction of processing
  • Data portability (where applicable)
  • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Complaint to a data protection authority

C. United States (State Privacy Laws)

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

  • Access and delete certain personal information
  • Correct certain personal information
  • Opt out of certain forms of “selling” or “sharing” for targeted advertising (as defined by law)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Opting out of targeted advertising: If we use advertising partners that engage in targeted advertising as defined by law, you may be able to opt out through cookie controls (if available) or browser-level settings.

Exercising Your Rights

To request access, deletion, or other actions, contact us at: info@sharedpassports.com
Please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your request before responding.

10. DO-NOT-TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them.

11. DATA RETENTION

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business needs (such as security, dispute resolution, and enforcing agreements).

12. SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND EMBEDDED CONTENT

Our Website may link to third-party websites (e.g., booking platforms, tourism sites, social networks). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., Instagram, YouTube). Embedded content may behave as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data through their own cookies or tracking technologies.

15. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Because we are based in Canada and have visitors worldwide, your information may be processed and stored in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction.

16. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the revised Policy.

17. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, contact us at:

Shared Passports
Email: info@sharedpassports.com