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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Who We Are

Leave & Liberty is an independent online publication owned and operated by Force Mobile Studios LLC, a Texas limited liability company. While the publisher may operate internationally, the website and related services are managed through Force Mobile Studios LLC and supported by third-party service providers located in the United States, the European Union, and other jurisdictions.

Leave & Liberty is an editorial publication focused on military travel, travel rewards, destination guides, and related resources for the military community. We publish articles, guides, reviews, and recommendations created by our editorial team and contributors.

Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, the data controller is:

Data Controller

Force Mobile Studios LLC

Texas, United States


Website

Leave & Liberty


Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways — what you share with us directly and what our systems gather automatically.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you interact with our site directly, you may choose to share personal information such as your name and email address. This happens when you:

  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Submit a message through our contact form
  • Submit a contributor application or pitch

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through analytics services and server logs:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search engine
  • IP address (where applicable, for analytics and security)

Some of this information is collected automatically through analytics services such as Google Analytics. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for specific, legitimate purposes.

  • Improve the website and the content we publish
  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact forms
  • Send our newsletter and travel updates — only when you've explicitly requested them
  • Improve your browsing experience and site usability
  • Analyze traffic patterns and understand what topics interest our readers
  • Prevent abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Where GDPR or similar privacy laws apply, we process personal information based on one or more lawful bases, including consent, legitimate interests, performance of requested services, and compliance with legal obligations.

For example, we rely on consent when you subscribe to our newsletter and on legitimate interests when we analyze anonymized traffic data to improve our content. Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide anonymized analytics data to site owners.

On Leave & Liberty, cookies may be used for:

  • Analytics — understanding how visitors use our site so we can improve it
  • Preferences — remembering your settings for a better browsing experience
  • Affiliate Tracking — attributing purchases to our affiliate links for commission purposes
  • Website Functionality — ensuring core features work correctly

You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain features of the site function.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and deliver content. Each has its own privacy policy.

Cloudflare

Content delivery, performance, and security.

GitHub

Code hosting and website deployment infrastructure.

TinaCMS

Content management system for our articles and pages.

Email Service Provider

Newsletter delivery platform (e.g., ConvertKit, Beehiiv).

Google Analytics

Website analytics and traffic measurement.

Affiliate Partners

Tracking purchases made through affiliate links for commission attribution.

Booking Providers

Travel booking platforms linked throughout our content.

YouTube

Embedded video content may set cookies when played.

Social Media Platforms

Embedded content and sharing features from social networks.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review their policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

Affiliate Links

Some links on Leave & Liberty are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and complete a purchase, the third-party company may use cookies to track that purchase for commission attribution purposes. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate commissions help support our work creating free travel content for the military community. For complete details about how we use affiliate links, please read our Affiliate Disclosure .

Email Communications

Our newsletter is completely optional. Here is how we handle your email:

  • You must actively opt in to receive our newsletter. We never add you without your consent.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
  • We never sell your email address to third parties.
  • Your email is only shared with our email service provider as necessary to deliver the newsletter you requested.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we collect. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Leave & Liberty is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

International Data Transfers

Depending on the services used to operate the website, personal information may be processed, stored, or transferred in the United States, the European Union, or other jurisdictions where our service providers maintain infrastructure.

By using this website, you understand that your information may be processed outside your country of residence, including in jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information.

Access Your Data

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correct Your Information

Let us know if your data is inaccurate and we'll update it promptly.

Delete Your Information

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements.

Withdraw Consent

Change your mind about data processing where consent was previously given.

Unsubscribe

Opt out of our newsletter at any time. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Your European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under the GDPR and related data protection laws.

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Deletion

Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Restrict Processing

Ask us to limit how we process your personal information in certain circumstances.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, workplace, or where an alleged infringement occurred.

To exercise any of these GDPR rights, please contact us at hello@leaveandliberty.com. We will respond within one month, extendable by two further months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, workplace, or where an alleged infringement occurred.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page.

Changes become effective immediately when published on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out.

Owner

Force Mobile Studios LLC

Texas, United States


Website

Leave & Liberty


Legal Notice

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not create a contractual relationship between you and Force Mobile Studios LLC.

Force Mobile Studios LLC reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time and without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last Updated: June 2026

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