Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9/1/2025

We’re Michael and Matt, and we care about protecting your personal information as much as we care about creating great travel stories. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through michaelandmatt.com, how we use it, and how it may also connect with our travel company, SideQuests Travel.

Who We Are

MichaelandMatt.com is our personal and professional platform where we share stories, blog posts, and updates from our work as creators and travelers. SideQuests Travel is our group travel company, focused on curated LGBTQ+ small-group adventures.

Because the two are closely connected, some of the information we collect here may also be used to keep you informed about SideQuests Travel — but only if you give us permission.

What Information We Collect

We may collect:

Contact details: name, email, phone number.
Newsletter sign-ups: when you subscribe on michaelandmatt.com or sidequeststravel.com.
Booking or interest forms: if you request trip info or sign up for a SideQuests adventure.
Payment info: processed securely by third-party platforms like WeTravel and Stripe. We never store full card details ourselves.
Website usage info: cookies, browsing behavior, and analytics tools (like Google Analytics).

How We Use Your Information

We use your info to:

Share blog posts, updates, and announcements from Michael & Matt.
Provide travel information, itineraries, and updates for SideQuests Travel trips (if you’ve signed up for those).
Send marketing emails — only if you’ve opted in.
Improve our websites, content, and services.

Marketing Permissions

You get to choose how you hear from us:

Emails from Michael & Matt (stories, blog updates, collaborations).
Emails from SideQuests Travel (trip launches, community news, travel resources).

We’ll only send cross-brand updates if you’ve given us explicit permission. You can unsubscribe from either list at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails.

Sharing Your Information

We never sell or rent your personal data. We only share it with trusted partners when necessary, for example:

Payment processors (to securely handle transactions).
Email and website service providers (to send newsletters and manage sign-ups).
Hotels, guides, and operators — but only if you’re booking a SideQuests Travel trip.

Cookies & Analytics

Our websites use cookies and third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
Request limits on how your information is used.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@michaelandmatt.com.

Data Retention

We only keep personal information for as long as it’s necessary — whether that’s to share updates you’ve signed up for, complete a travel booking, or meet legal requirements.