Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

At VisitInTampa.com, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us

• Your name and email address when you use our contact form or email us
• Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Your name, email and comment text when you leave a comment
• Any other details you choose to include in a message

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type and operating system
• Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and the site that referred you
• Approximate location (city or country level) based on your IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

• To reply to your questions and messages
• To send our newsletter and travel updates, if you subscribed
• To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve our content
• To keep the site secure and prevent spam or abuse
• To meet legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to remember your preferences, measure site traffic, and support advertising and affiliate tracking. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as intended.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as the pages you visit and how long you stay. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Advertising and Affiliate Partners

We may work with advertising networks and affiliate programs such as Google AdSense and Booking.com. These partners may use cookies to track clicks and purchases so we can earn a commission, and to show ads relevant to your interests. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies. You can choose how Google uses your information for ads in Google’s ad settings. Booking.com’s practices are described in the Booking.com privacy policy, and Google’s in the Google privacy policy.

6. Sharing Your Information

We only share information with:

• Service providers who help run the site, such as our hosting company, email newsletter service and analytics provider
• Authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights and safety

These providers may only use your data to perform services for us.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Contact messages are kept for up to 24 months unless needed longer for legal reasons.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable measures, including secure (HTTPS) connections, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage online is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete your information
• Object to or limit how we use your information
• Withdraw consent at any time, for example by unsubscribing from emails

Visitors in the European Union and United Kingdom have these rights under the GDPR. California residents have similar rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what we collect and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. To use any of these rights, email contact@visitintampa.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Unsubscribing

Every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link. You can also email us to be removed at any time.

11. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our site links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies before sharing any information with them.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

• Email: contact@visitintampa.com
• Or use our Contact Us page.