Effective Date: May 15, 2026

WanderingToes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website WanderingToes.com and related services (collectively, the “Site”) to help connect travelers with vacation rental properties. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, create an account, make a booking, list a property, or otherwise use our services.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies you or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”).

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Account information: name, email address, phone number, password, and profile details (e.g., photo, bio).
  • Booking and reservation details: dates, number of guests, special requests, and communication with hosts/guests.
  • Host/listing information: property details, address, photos, descriptions, and payment account information for payouts (tax identification may be required by law).
  • Reviews, messages, and other content you post or send through the Site.
  • Identity verification data (e.g., government ID or background check results, where applicable).

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage and device data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
  • Location information: approximate location from IP address or more precise location if enabled (e.g., for search filters).
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

Information from Third Parties:

  • Our property management partners (such as Guesty, and potentially OwnerRes in the future), payment processors, identity verification services, and analytics providers.
  • Booking platforms we integrate with, including Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com (and any additional platforms we may add).
  • Social media platforms if you log in via them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the Site, process bookings, facilitate communications between guests and hosts, and manage listings.
  • Handle payments, payouts, and reservations (including through integrated platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com).
  • Verify identities, prevent fraud, ensure safety, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Personalize experiences, send updates/promotions (with opt-out options), and perform analytics.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share information in these circumstances:

  • With Booking Platforms and Management Tools: When you book or list through our Site, we share necessary details with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Guesty (or future alternatives like OwnerRes), and similar services to process reservations, sync calendars, manage communications, and fulfill bookings. These platforms have their own privacy policies—please review them directly (e.g., Airbnb Privacy Policy, VRBO Privacy Policy, Booking.com Privacy Policy).
  • With Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, email services, analytics companies, and customer support tools. They are contractually required to protect your data.
  • Between Hosts and Guests: Essential booking details (e.g., contact info shared with the host; property address with the confirmed guest).
  • For Legal Reasons: As required by law, subpoena, or government request; to protect safety, rights, or property; or in a business transfer.
  • With Your Consent: For other purposes you approve.
  • Aggregated/Anonymized Data: Non-identifiable data may be shared publicly or with partners.

We do not sell your Personal Information for monetary compensation.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools for essential Site functions, performance analytics, and marketing. You can manage preferences via your browser or our cookie consent banner (if implemented). Disabling some cookies may limit functionality.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., California under CCPA/CPRA, EU/UK under GDPR), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain processing of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights. We respond within legally required timeframes.

Marketing Opt-Out: Use the unsubscribe link in emails or contact us.

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. Transmit data at your own risk.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children and will delete it if discovered.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. We use appropriate safeguards where required by law.

9. Retention of Information

We keep your data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or agreement enforcement.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@wanderingtoes.com Mailing Address: WanderingToes.com, PO Box 483, 525 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30028