Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026.

Who we are

Tourism Washington DC is a travel-guide website operated by The Travel Spark Company LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use information through tourismwashingtondc.com.

Information we collect

We may collect basic information about how visitors use this website, including pages viewed, referring pages, approximate location, browser type, device type, and general usage patterns.

We also collect information you choose to provide, such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or your name, email address, and message when you contact us through a form.

How we use information

We use collected information to operate the website, improve our guides, understand which pages are useful to readers, respond to messages, manage newsletter subscriptions, prevent spam, and maintain site security.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send updates related to Washington, DC travel guides and related content. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve the reader experience. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time on page, device type, and general location based on your IP address.

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

Newsletter and contact forms

Newsletter signup forms and contact forms may be processed by third-party service providers that help us manage email subscriptions, deliver messages, reduce spam, and respond to inquiries.

When you submit a form, only provide information you are comfortable sharing. We do not ask for sensitive personal information through our general contact forms.

Affiliate links

Tourism Washington DC may include affiliate links to tours, attractions, hotels, travel services, or other third-party websites. If you click one of these links or make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to confirm referrals and commissions. Their collection and use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Third-party websites

Our guides may link to third-party websites, including official attractions, museums, government resources, booking platforms, maps, restaurants, and travel services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Google reCAPTCHA

This site may use Google reCAPTCHA to help protect forms from spam and abuse. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate this website, manage email subscriptions, analyze traffic, protect against spam, or respond to messages.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues.

Data retention

We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal. Contact form messages may be retained for recordkeeping, customer service, or business purposes.

Your choices

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in an email. You may also contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us, subject to legal and operational limits.

Children’s privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to [email protected].