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Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Who We Are
Welcome to KP_BNB, a Pinterest-based content brand and blog dedicated to helping short-term rental (STR) owners and hosts get started, optimize listings, and troubleshoot issues along the way. We share tips, tools, and product recommendations to help you improve your rental property and guest experience.
By using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. Disclaimer
I may be a seasoned STR owner/host and a licensed Realtor, but I am NOT a lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Always consult your local laws, a qualified attorney, and/or a licensed tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
2. Use of Content
All content on this site, including blog posts, images, and downloads, is for personal use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or sell our content without prior written consent.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
We only recommend products and services we believe add value to STR owners and hosts, but please do your own research before purchasing. We are not responsible for
We participate in affiliate programs including, but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates
- CJ Affiliate
- ShareASale
- Impact
- Awin/Etsy Affiliates
4. Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
- Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.
- Media: Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract that data.
- Cookies:
- If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
- Login and screen options cookies may be stored for functionality.
- These cookies typically last from one day to one year, depending on their purpose.
- Embedded Content: Posts may include embedded content from other sites (e.g., videos, articles). These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
- Affiliate Tracking: When you click an affiliate link, third-party partners may collect interaction data (clicks, purchases) for commission tracking.
Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata are kept indefinitely.
- When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
- An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/ . After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
- Registered user profile information is retained until the account is deleted.
Your Rights
You may request an export of your personal data or ask us to delete it, except where retention is required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Data Sharing
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
5. Cookies & Analytics
This site uses cookies and analytics tools to improve the user experience and understand how visitors engage with our content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site functions may not work as intended.
This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies.
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user’s cookie consent preferences. | 1 day |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions. Learn more.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
6. External Links
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external websites linked from our site. Please review their policies directly:
- Pinterest Privacy Policy
- Amazon Privacy Policy
- ShareASale Privacy Policy
- Impact Privacy Policy
- Ezoic Services
- This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
- A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
- The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
- Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
- You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
7. Contact
For questions about this policy or your data:
Email: [email protected]
Pinterest: DM
Summary:
When you interact with kp_bnb and click on affiliate links, you’re supporting a small creator, and I’m truly grateful. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links shared in our posts may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We’re committed to transparency and deeply value your trust. Thank you for being here!