Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Next Big Adventure (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit thenextbigadventure.net or work with us on trip planning. We run a small travel-planning service and travel blog, and we care about keeping your information safe. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

The Next Big Adventure is operated by Jim and Rhonda Delameter, based in Oregon, United States. If you have any questions about this policy or your information, you can reach us at [email protected].

When you fill out a form on our site, such as an email sign-up, a free trip-planner request, or a contact message, we collect the details you choose to share. This usually includes:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any trip details or message content you send us
• Optional information such as travel dates, destinations, or preferences you include in a planning request

Like most websites, we collect some technical and usage information automatically when you browse. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the links you click, how long you stay on a page, and the website you came from. We collect this through analytics tools and cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

We use the information we collect to:

• Reply to your messages and trip-planning requests
• Send you the resources, emails, or newsletters you signed up for
• Improve our website, content, and services
• Understand which articles and pages are most useful to readers
• Keep our site secure and prevent abuse
• Meet our legal and accounting obligations

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not rent your email address to anyone.

If you sign up for our email list or download a free resource, we add you to our mailing list so we can send travel tips, updates, and occasional offers. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. We use a third-party email service provider to manage our list and send these messages.

We share information with a small number of trusted service providers who help us run our website and business. These include:

• Email service provider: stores our mailing list and sends the emails you subscribe to.
• Analytics providers: help us understand site traffic and how visitors use our pages.
• Affiliate networks and partners: when you click an affiliate link, the partner (such as Booking.com through Commission Junction, World Nomads, or Amazon Associates) may set cookies and record the referral so we can be credited for any purchase. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
• Website hosting and security providers: store and protect the data needed to run the site.

These providers only receive the information they need to perform their service, and they are expected to keep it secure. We may also disclose information if the law requires it or to protect our rights.

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and affiliate tracking. You can control or disable cookies through your browser. For a full explanation, read our Cookie Policy.

We keep your information only as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy. If you are on our email list, we keep your details until you unsubscribe or ask us to remove you. Trip-planning correspondence is kept while it is useful and then deleted. Some records may be kept longer where the law requires it.

You have control over your information. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct information that is wrong
• Ask us to delete your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our emails at any time
• Object to or limit certain uses of your information

To make any of these requests, email us at [email protected] and we will respond as quickly as we reasonably can.

Our website is meant for adults planning travel. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us their information, please contact us and we will delete it.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, so please share sensitive details with care.

Our site links to other websites, including travel partners and affiliate merchants. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing your information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please check back occasionally so you stay informed.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, email us at [email protected].