Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Who we are

The Best of Marco Island ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thebestofmarcoisland.com (the "Site"). We are an independent travel guide, not a booking platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit the Site.

What we collect

We try to collect as little as possible. The information we do collect falls into two buckets:

• Analytics data — basic, mostly anonymous information about your visit, such as the pages you view, the approximate region you're visiting from, the type of device and browser you're using, how you arrived at the Site (for example a search engine or a direct link), and how long you stayed. We use this only to understand how much traffic we're getting and which content is helpful.
• Anything you send us — if you email us or fill out a contact form, we receive whatever you choose to send (typically your name, email address, and your message). We use this only to reply to you.

We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

What we never do

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not rent or trade your personal information.
• We do not share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers.
• We do not build advertising profiles about you.

Analytics data is for our own personal use, so we can see how much traffic the Site is getting and improve the content.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies to make the Site work and to collect the basic analytics described above. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Third-party links and partners

The Site links to other websites — local businesses, boat tour operators, restaurants, parks, and similar resources — so you can learn more or book directly with them. Once you leave our Site, those third parties have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for them. We encourage you to read their policies.

How long we keep information

Analytics data is retained only as long as needed to understand traffic trends. Emails you send us are kept as long as needed to respond and maintain a record of the conversation.

How we protect information

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited information we collect. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we do our best to safeguard your data.

Your choices and rights

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy). Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights such as accessing, correcting, or deleting personal information we hold about you. To make a request, email us at the address below.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out via the contact form on the Site.