📜 Privacy Policy for Newsletter Sign-Up

Effective Date: [10.04.2026]

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you sign up for our newsletter. We process your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) in Germany.

1. Who We Are

Tots in Tow is a family travel platform operated from Germany, providing travel gear rental, curated travel toy kits, destination guides, and a weekly newsletter for parents who travel with children.

Company: Tots in Tow
Location: Berliner Strasse 49, 25451 Quickborn, Germany
Contact: info@tots-in-tow.com

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2. What This Policy Covers

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of subscribers to The Weekly Tow, our free weekly newsletter.

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3. What Data We Collect

When you subscribe to The Weekly Tow, we collect:

• First name
• Email address
• Date and time of signup
• Your consent record (the fact that you ticked the consent checkbox)

We do not collect payment information, location data, or any sensitive personal data through the newsletter signup.

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4. Why We Collect It

We collect your name and email solely to send you The Weekly Tow newsletter. We use your first name to personalise the emails. We record your consent to comply with GDPR requirements.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data on the basis of consent. You gave this consent by ticking the checkbox on our signup form. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

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6. Who Processes Your Data

We use MailerLite (operated by MailerLite Global UAB, a company registered in Lithuania) as our email marketing platform. Your name and email are stored on MailerLite’s servers, which are based in the European Union. As an EU-based provider, MailerLite processes your data entirely within the EU, meaning your information never leaves the European Economic Area. MailerLite acts as a data processor on our behalf and is contractually bound to protect your data under GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements. You can read MailerLite’s privacy policy at mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other third parties.

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7. What We Send You

Once subscribed, you will receive The Weekly Tow every Sunday. This includes curated content from our Facebook community, family travel tips, destination spotlights, and occasionally information about Tots in Tow products and services. We will always be transparent when content is sponsored or contains affiliate links.

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8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data is removed from our active list. You can request complete deletion at any time by emailing info@tots-in-tow.com.

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9. Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@tots-in-tow.com.

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10. How to Unsubscribe

Every newsletter we send contains an unsubscribe link in the footer. Click it at any time to be removed from the list immediately. You can also email us directly at info@tots-in-tow.com and we will remove you manually within 48 hours.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued subscription to The Weekly Tow constitutes acceptance of any revised policy.