Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Escaped the 9 to 5 Inc is a travel content and trip planning business founded by Brandon Willoughby and Nick Tisinger. We operate the website at escapedthe9to5.com.

If you have questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at escapedthe9to5@gmail.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data - only what's needed to provide the services you request:

Email addresses

If you sign up for our newsletter or download a resource, we collect your email address to send you the content you requested and occasional updates.

Inquiry form data

If you submit a trip planning inquiry through our Booking page, we collect the information you provide in the form - including your name, email, destination preferences, travel dates, party size, interests, budget range, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and plan your trip.

Analytics

We use Umami Analytics (website ID: 3cb0d7e0-66be-47c0-8a98-571b754cb568) to understand how visitors use this site. Umami is privacy-first: it does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. See Section 6 for more detail.

3. How We Use Your Data

Email addresses: Used to send newsletters, trip planning resources, and correspondence. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
Inquiry form data: Used exclusively to plan and discuss your trip with you. This data is not shared with third parties, used for advertising, or added to any marketing lists without your consent.
Analytics data: Used in aggregate form only, to understand which pages are most useful and how to improve the site. No personally identifiable data is involved.

4. Data Storage

Email addresses collected via newsletter sign-ups are stored with our email service provider. Inquiry form data is received by email and stored in our email inbox. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide the service you requested.

If you would like your data deleted, please email us at escapedthe9to5@gmail.com and we will action your request within 14 days.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for email communications at any time (unsubscribe link in every email)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at escapedthe9to5@gmail.com.

6. Cookies & Analytics

We use Umami Analytics - a privacy-first analytics tool. It does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. There are no advertising trackers on this site. You will not be tracked across the web as a result of visiting escapedthe9to5.com.

Umami collects anonymous, aggregate data about page views and session counts - nothing that can be linked back to an individual. This data is hosted on our own server at analytics.momen.earth.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

This website links to affiliate platforms including Booking.com, Viator, Airbnb, GetYourGuide, and 12Go Asia. If you click through to these platforms, their own privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review them:

We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party platforms.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were made. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at escapedthe9to5@gmail.com - we'll respond within 48 hours.