Privacy Policy last updated July 20, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Ian Handley (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use tipyourguide.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

***

2. Data controller and contact

- Data controller: Ian Handley
- Address: 2941 E Fremont Dr, Centennial CO 80122
- Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us using the details above.

***

3. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

- Information you provide directly:
- Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
- Account information (username, password)
- Any other information you choose to provide via forms or communications

- Automatically collected information:
When you access or use the Site, we and our service providers (including Cloudflare) may automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers and operating system
- Referring URLs and pages viewed
- Dates and times of access
- Basic interaction data (clicks, requests, errors)

- Cookies and similar technologies:
We and our service providers may use cookies, log files, and similar technologies to operate the Site, enhance security, remember your preferences, and perform analytics.

***

4. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

- To operate, maintain, and secure the Site
- To provide and improve our services and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage, performance, and trends
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies

***

5. Use of Cloudflare (security and analytics)

We use services provided by Cloudflare, Inc. to enhance the security and performance of our Site and to obtain aggregated analytics.

When you visit our Site:

- Your traffic may be routed through Cloudflare’s network.
- Cloudflare may collect certain technical information (such as IP address, system configuration information, and other information about traffic to and from the Site) to detect malicious activity, mitigate DDoS attacks, and optimize delivery of content.
- We may use Cloudflare’s analytics features to receive aggregated, privacy‑focused statistics about Site traffic and performance without relying on traditional tracking cookies.

Cloudflare processes this data on our behalf to provide these services and operates as our service provider / data processor under applicable data protection laws. For more information on how Cloudflare handles data, please refer to Cloudflare’s own privacy documentation on their website.

***

6. Legal bases for processing (if GDPR/UK GDPR applies)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or a similar jurisdiction, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

- Performance of a contract and taking steps at your request before entering into a contract
- Compliance with our legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests, such as securing and improving the Site and preventing fraud (provided that our interests are not overridden by your data‑protection rights)
- Your consent, where required (for example, for certain non‑essential cookies or marketing communications)

***

7. How we share your information

We may share your information with:

- Service providers: Third‑party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers may have access to personal information only as needed to perform these services for us and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
Hosting and infrastructure (GoDaddy): We host our Site and related services with GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC (“GoDaddy”). GoDaddy processes information such as your IP address, device information, and basic server log data as necessary to deliver our Site, maintain uptime, and help protect against abuse or technical issues.
Security and analytics (Cloudflare): We use Cloudflare, Inc. (“Cloudflare”) to help secure our Site, protect against malicious activity, and obtain aggregated, privacy‑focused analytics and performance data, as described in the “Use of Cloudflare” section.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our business or assets.
- Legal and safety purposes: When required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of us, our users, or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

***

8. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data‑protection laws that are different from those in your country.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms) to protect your personal data when it is transferred internationally.

***

9. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

When we no longer have a legitimate need to process your information, we will delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible, securely store it and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.

***

10. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:

- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of or objection to certain processing
- Portability of your personal information
- Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details in the “Data controller and contact” section. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

You may also be able to control or delete cookies via your browser settings or applicable consent tools on the Site.

***

11. Cookies and tracking technologies

We may use:

- Strictly necessary cookies: Required to operate the Site and provide core functionality and security (some may be set via Cloudflare).
- Performance and analytics tools: To understand how visitors use the Site, identify errors, and improve performance. When using Cloudflare’s privacy‑focused analytics, this may occur without using traditional tracking cookies.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before using non‑essential cookies or similar technologies.

***

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

***

13. Third‑party links

The Site may contain links to websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click a third‑party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third‑party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

***

14. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove such information.

***

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where required by law, provide additional notice.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

***

16. How to contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Ian Handley 2941 E Fremont Dr, Centennial CO 80122

***