Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TripMuse (“TripMuse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://blog.tripmerge.com (the “Website”).
We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and CNIL guidelines.
1. Who We Are
TripMuse is a travel inspiration and planning platform offering blog content and travel-related information.
Data Controller: TripMuse by TripMerge Contact: contact@tripmerge.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
Our Website is designed to collect as little personal data as possible. We do not require user accounts, do not offer newsletter signups, and do not use contact forms.
Information collected automatically by our server
When you visit the Website, our hosting provider (Hostinger) may automatically collect limited technical data through standard server logs, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and date/time of access
- Referral URL
This data is collected for security purposes and to ensure the proper functioning of the Website.
Cookies
Our Website uses only one strictly necessary cookie (_lscache_vary), set by the LiteSpeed server caching system. This cookie does not collect personal data and is not used for tracking or analytics. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process data under the following lawful bases as defined by GDPR (Article 6):
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Ensuring website security and preventing abuse (server logs) | Legitimate interest |
| Delivering the Website efficiently (cache cookie) | Legitimate interest |
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the limited data collected to:
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of the Website
- Deliver cached pages efficiently to visitors
- Detect, prevent, or address technical or security issues
We do not use your data for analytics, advertising, profiling, or marketing purposes. We do not sell or rent any personal information.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Website relies on a limited number of third-party services to operate:
- Hostinger (hosting provider): Hosts the Website and processes server logs. Hostinger operates under GDPR-compliant terms.
- Optimole (image optimization): Optimizes and delivers images on the Website. Optimole may process visitor IP addresses and browser data to serve appropriately sized images.
- Affiliate links: Our Website may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services (e.g., travel-related products). Clicking these links may take you to external websites that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
All third-party service providers process data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) through our third-party service providers, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, to maintain an adequate level of protection.
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Server logs | As determined by our hosting provider’s retention policy (typically up to 30 days) |
| Cache cookie | Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) |
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Obtain a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Ask for your data to be deleted.
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how we process your data.
- Right to object: Oppose processing based on legitimate interest.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@tripmerge.com. You may also file a complaint with your local data protection authority (in France: CNIL — www.cnil.fr).
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure HTTPS encryption and limited access to server infrastructure.
However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and authorities in accordance with GDPR requirements.
10. Children’s Privacy
TripMuse is intended for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., travel affiliates and partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technologies, or legal obligations. The updated version will always include the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@tripmerge.com