Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Maria, the sole author and publisher of Dare & Try (dareandtry.com), a Morocco travel blog. You can contact us at maria@dareandtry.com.

2. What data we collect

2.1 Analytics data

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use this website. This service collects anonymised data including:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Approximate location (country/city level)
• Device type and browser
• Traffic source (how you found us)

This data is anonymised and aggregated. We cannot identify you personally from this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track sessions. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.

2.2 Newsletter / email subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your first name. This data is stored with our email service provider (MailerLite or Brevo). We use it exclusively to send you the newsletter you requested. We never share, sell, or rent your email address to third parties.

2.3 Contact form

If you contact us via the contact form or email, we receive your message and email address. We use this only to respond to your enquiry and do not retain it beyond what is necessary.

2.4 Cookies

This site uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand traffic patterns
• Functional cookies to remember your preferences

No advertising or tracking cookies are used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area, we process data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests analytics to improve the site
• Consent newsletter subscription (you explicitly signed up)
• Contract responding to contact form messages

4. How long we keep your data

• Analytics data: retained for 14 months in Google Analytics (the minimum setting)
• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact messages: deleted within 12 months of resolution

5. Third-party services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics website analytics
• MailerLite / Brevo email newsletter
• LWS France web hosting

This site may contain affiliate links (e.g. Booking.com, GetYourGuide). Clicking these links may place a cookie from those services. We only earn a commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you.

6. Your rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletter)
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Portability receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at maria@dareandtry.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data security

This site is served over HTTPS (SSL). We take reasonable precautions to protect data in transit and at rest. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children's privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email maria@dareandtry.com we're happy to help.