Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
SiftStay Premier ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
The short version: We collect very little. SiftStay is a static website that does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information. We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns.
Information We Collect
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification (name, address, phone)
- Email addresses
- Payment information (handled by affiliate partners)
- Location data
- Browsing history or tracking data
Information Automatically Collected
Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) automatically collects standard server logs which may include:
- IP address (anonymized/aggregated for analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time of visit
- Referring website
This data is used solely for security purposes and aggregate analytics. We do not use this data to identify individual users.
Cookies
SiftStay does not use advertising cookies. The following cookies may be set:
- Cloudflare: Strictly necessary cookies for security purposes (e.g., DDoS protection). These do not track browsing behavior.
- Google Analytics: First-party measurement cookies used to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Services
Hosting (Cloudflare)
Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare processes data in accordance with their Privacy Policy and maintains GDPR compliance through a Data Processing Agreement.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site in aggregate -- which pages are visited, how long sessions last, and which channels drive traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (which Google anonymizes), browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring site. This data is processed by Google in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. We do not use Google Analytics data to identify individual users or build advertising profiles.
Google Maps Platform
SiftStay uses the Google Maps Platform to assist in property discovery and scoring. Our use of Google Maps Platform services is subject to the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy. We do not store raw data from Google's services. Property scores shown on SiftStay are our own proprietary analysis.
Affiliate Partners
When you click an affiliate link and visit a third-party site (such as VRBO, Hotels.com, or Amazon), that site's privacy policy applies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before making purchases.
We do not receive any personal information about you from our affiliate partners — only aggregate commission data.
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request what data we have about you
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
Since we do not collect personal data, these requests would typically result in confirmation that we hold no data about you.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained by Cloudflare according to their standard retention policies (typically 72 hours to 30 days depending on the log type). We do not maintain any additional data stores containing personal information.
Children's Privacy
SiftStay is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]