Privacy Policy

Traveler Health MD

    
    Last updated: August 2026. This Privacy Policy explains what information Traveler Health MD collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.
  

At Traveler Health MD (traveler-health.com) we respect your privacy. This is a free, information-only resource, we are not a healthcare provider and we do not collect medical records. This policy explains, in plain language, what data our site collects, how it's used, and how advertising works here.

Who We Are

Traveler Health MD is a travel health information website. It is not a medical practice, clinic, or healthcare organisation. The site is based in the United States and is directed primarily at US-based travellers, though it is accessible worldwide.

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What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Only collected if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter:

Name (optional) Email address Message content

Automatically Collected Data

Standard data from analytics, ads, and server logs:

IP address Browser & device type Pages visited Referring URL

What We Never Collect

We have no mechanism to collect and do not want:

Medical records Passport details Payment information Government ID numbers

How We Use Your Information

Responding to enquiries We use your name and email only to reply to your message. We never add you to a mailing list without consent.

Newsletter delivery If you subscribe, your email is used only to send the newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email.

Analytics & improvement Aggregate analytics help us understand which guides are most useful, so we can improve and expand content.

Displaying advertising We use Google AdSense to display ads that help keep this site free. See "Advertising" below for details.

Cookies & Advertising

This site uses cookies for essential site functions, analytics, maps, and advertising, as summarised below.

Cookie Type	Purpose	Can Be Declined?
Essential / Session	Site session management and security	No — required for the site to function
Analytics (Google Analytics)	Anonymised page views, traffic sources, device types	Yes — via cookie consent banner
Advertising (Google AdSense)	Shows ads on this site, which may be personalised based on your browsing	Yes — via cookie banner or Google Ads Settings
Maps (Mapbox)	Loads interactive clinic and hospital maps	Yes — maps will not load if declined

About advertising on this site: We use Google AdSense to serve ads. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this and other websites. This helps fund free access to our content.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. You can also control all cookies through your browser settings. Declining analytics or ad cookies never affects your ability to read any article on this site.

Third-Party Services

We use a small number of trusted third-party services to operate the site. Each has its own privacy policy governing the data it processes:

Google AdSense

Displays advertising on this site. Google may use cookies to personalise ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

Google Ads Privacy

Google Analytics

Anonymised usage data helps us understand site traffic. Data may be processed on servers outside your country.

Google Privacy Policy

Mapbox

Powers our interactive clinic and hospital maps. May collect anonymised tile-request data when maps load.

Mapbox Privacy Policy

Web Hosting (SiteGround)

Standard server access logs (IP, timestamp, requested URL) are retained briefly for security purposes.

SiteGround Privacy Policy

How Long We Keep Your Data

Contact form messages are kept for 12 months from your last message. Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics and advertising data follow Google's standard retention periods (typically 14–26 months). Server access logs are kept for 30 days for security purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access the data we hold about you; ask us to correct or delete it; object to how it's processed, including opting out of analytics or ad personalisation; and request a copy in a portable format. We honour these requests regardless of where you're based.

To exercise any of these rights, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We respond within 30 days, at no charge.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13

Traveler Health MD is intended for adult travellers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will delete it promptly.

Data Security

All data transmitted between your browser and this site is encrypted (HTTPS/TLS). The site runs on managed hosting with firewall protection, malware scanning, and daily backups. Admin access is restricted and protected by strong passwords and two-factor authentication. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

International Visitors & GDPR

This site is operated from the United States. If you're visiting from the EU, UK, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. We process EU/UK visitor data on the basis of legitimate interests (analytics, security) and consent (advertising, newsletter, non-essential cookies), which you can withdraw at any time. EU and UK residents may lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK) if they believe their data has been mishandled.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact & Data Requests

For any privacy questions, data requests, or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Website: traveler-health.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.

Terms of Use How you may use the content on this site, including our medical disclaimer and limitation of liability.

Medical Disclaimer A reminder that nothing on Traveler Health MD constitutes medical advice or creates a physician–patient relationship.

Your trust matters to us. If you ever have concerns about how your information is handled, please reach out and we'll address them promptly and transparently.

Privacy frameworks referenced: EU GDPR · UK GDPR (ICO) · CCPA (California) · FTC Privacy Guidelines