Last updated: August 2026
Running this site takes time, money, and an unreasonable number of browser tabs. The affiliate partnerships and brand collaborations below help me keep Probably Out of Office going — and keep sharing the itineraries, travel tips, and honest reviews you’re here for.
I want to be upfront about how all of that works. No shady business, no sneaky salesmanship. Just transparency about how this site makes money and how your information is handled.
Affiliate Disclosure
Affiliate Links
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. That means when you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use my link or go directly to the retailer’s site.
I participate in the following affiliate programs:
- LTK (LikeToKnowIt): Product recommendations across fashion, beauty, travel gear, and home.
- ShopMy: Curated product links and recommendations.
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Product links to Amazon on this site are affiliate links.
I may join additional affiliate programs in the future. This page will be updated accordingly.
The products and services I recommend would be the exact same whether or not I had affiliate links. I only link to things I’ve personally used, researched, or genuinely believe will make your travels better. If something isn’t worth it, I’ll tell you — that’s kind of my whole thing.
Sponsored Content & Brand Partnerships
From time to time, I partner with brands on sponsored content — including blog posts, Instagram posts, Reels, and other social media content. These partnerships are always clearly disclosed. If a post is sponsored or a product was gifted, you’ll know about it.
I am extremely selective about the brands I work with. I turn down far more partnerships than I accept. I will never promote a hotel, product, destination, or service that I don’t genuinely believe in or that doesn’t meet my standards — regardless of what a brand is offering to pay.
All opinions expressed on Probably Out of Office are my own and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any brand, hotel, airline, or partner. Probably Out of Office does not accept payment in exchange for guaranteed positive reviews.
Advertising
This site does not currently display third-party advertisements. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated to reflect that.
Copyright
All content on Probably Out of Office — including text, photographs, graphics, videos, and other media — is the property of Probably Out of Office and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or republished in full without prior written consent.
If you’d like to reference or share my content, please link back to the original post rather than copying it. If you’re a brand interested in licensing content or collaborating, please reach out at madison@probablyoutofoffice.com.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains what information Probably Out of Office (probablyoutofoffice.com) collects, how it’s used, and your rights regarding that information. This policy applies only to this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information such as your name or email address when you leave a blog comment, subscribe to my newsletter, submit a contact form, or interact with embedded forms on this site.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this site, certain information is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.
Cookies
This site uses cookies — small data files stored on your browser — to improve your experience. Cookies may be used to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and support affiliate tracking. Both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted) may be used.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, some features of this site may not function properly without cookies enabled.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this site may be used to:
- Operate and maintain this website
- Send you email newsletters and updates (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your comments, questions, or inquiries
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve content
- Track affiliate link performance
- Protect against unauthorized or illegal activity
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
Google Analytics — tracks website usage including referring websites, pages viewed, and user actions. Google Analytics may capture your IP address but does not collect other personal information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Substack — used for email newsletter delivery. Your name and email address are stored for the purpose of sending newsletters and updates. Please refer to Substack’s privacy policy (substack.com/privacy) for more information.
Affiliate Networks (LTK, ShopMy, Amazon Associates) — these services may use cookies to track referrals and purchases made through affiliate links on this site. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how data is collected and used.
ManyChat — used for automated messaging and lead magnet delivery on Instagram. Your Instagram handle and any information you provide through ManyChat interactions are stored by ManyChat. Please refer to ManyChat’s privacy policy (manychat.com/privacy-policy) for more information.
Your personal information is not sold to third parties. We may share information with third-party service providers only to the extent necessary to operate this website and deliver the services described above.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to the Probably Out of Office newsletter, your email address will be used to send you travel content, recommendations, and occasional updates. Every email includes an option to unsubscribe. Newsletters may contain tracking pixels that help me understand open rates and which content resonates with subscribers. This data is used to improve future content and is not shared with third parties.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt out — Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link in any email, or contact me directly.
- Access — Request a copy of the personal information I have about you.
- Update — Request corrections to your personal information.
- Delete — Request that your personal data be erased.
For any of these requests, please contact me at madison@probablyoutofoffice.com. Please note that certain information may need to be retained for record-keeping purposes or to complete transactions as required by law.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this affiliate disclosure or privacy policy, please contact me at madison@probablyoutofoffice.com.
Thanks for being here and supporting Probably Out of Office. It means more than you know.
— Madison
