At AbbiLovesNYC, your privacy matters. This page explains what information we collect when you visit the site, how it is used, and how it is kept safe. If you have any questions about anything on this page, feel free to get in touch.
Who We Are
AbbiLovesNYC is a New York City travel and lifestyle guide operated by Abbi. The website is accessible at abbilovesnyc.com. For any privacy-related questions you can reach us via the contact page at abbilovesnyc.com.
What Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways — information you give us directly and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Information you provide directly: When you use the contact form on this site, we collect your name and email address along with the message you send. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties.
Information collected automatically: When you visit AbbiLovesNYC, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools. This includes your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and the device you are using. This data is collected in aggregate and is used only to understand how the site is performing and how visitors are using it.
Cookies
AbbiLovesNYC uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies — required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies — used to understand visitor behavior through tools like Google Analytics. These cookies collect anonymous data about how pages are used.
Advertising cookies — if affiliate links or display advertising are present on the site, third party cookies may be set by those providers.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about visitor behavior including pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location. This data is used to improve the site and its content. Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Affiliate Links
Some links on AbbiLovesNYC may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations — we only link to things we genuinely believe are worth your time and money. Where affiliate links are present they will be disclosed.
Third Party Links
AbbiLovesNYC contains links to external websites including restaurants, hotels, attractions, and other resources. Once you leave this site we have no control over how those websites handle your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect any personal information submitted through this site. Contact form submissions are handled securely and are not stored beyond what is needed to respond to your message. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located you may have certain rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights please get in touch via the contact page at abbilovesnyc.com and we will respond as promptly as possible.
If you are based in the European Union (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
If you are based in California (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. AbbiLovesNYC does not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
AbbiLovesNYC is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how we operate the site. The date at the top of this page will always show when it was last updated. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please visit our contact page at abbilovesnyc.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.