Last updated: August 24, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Mudflats Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit The Adventure Lion at https://theadventurelion.com.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
1. Who We Are
This website, The Adventure Lion, is operated by Mudflats Media.
Contact email: contact@theadventurelion.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Information you provide directly (e.g., comments, newsletter sign-up, contact forms).
- Automatic data such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring site, and interactions on the site.
- Cookies and tracking data (see Cookie Policy for full details).
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam. Gravatar profile pictures may appear if you use that service.
4. Media
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) since visitors can download and extract this data.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience.
- Analyze site traffic.
- Serve personalized ads (through Mediavine and partners).
See our Cookie Policy for more details on what cookies we use and how to manage them.
6. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions independently of us.
7. Advertising
This site uses Mediavine to manage all third-party advertising. Mediavine may serve content and advertisements when you visit the website, which may use cookies.
Mediavine’s partners may collect IP addresses and other identifiers to deliver personalized ads, measure effectiveness, and for other lawful purposes.
For details, please visit the Mediavine Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
If you are an EU resident, you can manage consent via our Consent Management Platform.
8. Affiliate Links
The Adventure Lion participates in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates, Travelpayouts, Awin, and Stay22. This means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you when you click links and make a purchase.
9. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google may collect data such as IP addresses, browser type, and engagement metrics.
You can opt out by using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
10. Email Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter (managed via ConvertKit), we collect your email address and may track engagement (opens and clicks) to improve our content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
11. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA
If you are in the EU or California, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data).
- Withdraw consent for cookies and marketing at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@theadventurelion.com.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary for the purposes described, or as required by law. Comments are kept indefinitely.
13. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, but no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
14. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.