Privacy Policy | Shared by Travelers

1. Introduction

Shared by Travelers (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a travel inspiration platform where travelers share photos, tag places and properties, and discover stays through real guest experiences. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use sharedbytravelers.com. We process personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws.

2. Information we collect

Account details such as name, email address, username, profile information, and password
Content you upload, including photos, captions, tags, comments, and saved posts
Usage data such as pages viewed, searches, device type, browser, IP address, and referral source
Cookie and analytics data as described in our Cookie Policy

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

Provide, operate, and improve the platform
Publish and display traveler content you choose to share
Authenticate users and protect the service from abuse
Measure traffic and performance through analytics tools
Display advertising where enabled
Respond to support, privacy, and legal requests

4. Advertising and analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, and Google AdSense or similar advertising partners to display ads. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our website and elsewhere on the internet.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Learn more about how Google uses data at Google’s partner sites policy.

5. Sharing of information

We may share information with:

Service providers that help us host, secure, analyze, or monetize the platform
Property owners or managers when you tag or reference a property
Authorities where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and platform integrity

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Public content

Posts, boards, profile details, and other content you publish publicly may be visible to anyone on the internet. Please only upload content you are comfortable sharing publicly.

7. Data retention

We retain account and content data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

8. Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to processing of your personal information. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).

9. Children

Our service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Contact

For privacy requests or questions, contact us at info@sharedbytravelers.com or visit our Contact page.