Updated July 12, 2025
Terms of Use
Route 66 Road Map is operated in conjunction with Road Trip Road Map.
The following Privacy Policy and terms (“Terms of Use”) constitute an agreement between Route 66 Route Map, and you that governs your use of this website and all of its associated services, content, and functionality. Our website address is: https://route66roadmap.com.
Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of, and agreement to, the following Terms of Use and Privacy Information. Route 66 Road Map reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or update its Website, policies, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are subject to change without notice. If you do not agree with or do not accept any part of the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, you must not use the Website.
Route 66 Road Map has made every effort to ensure that all information on the website has been tested for accuracy. We make no guarantees regarding the results that you will see from using the information provided herein.
The Website may discuss topics related to travel, including discussion of modes of transportation, lodging, and activities. The travel information provided on the Website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Your experience with the same providers mentioned may differ from that depicted on the Website. All travel information on the Website is for informational purposes only.
The Website was developed strictly for informational purposes. You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your use of the information provided on the Website. Route 66 Road Map makes no representations, warranties or guarantees. You understand that results may vary from person to person. Route 66 Road Map assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in the Website.
Note that any pricing, operating hours, ownership, amenities, or other information provided may have changed since initial publication.
Comments
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.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies and pixels
The Website uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, customize content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics, as described herein.
Users may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies, by the Website, by using a corresponding setting of your internet browser and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. However, if users deactivate the setting of cookies in your Internet browser, not all functions of our Website may be entirely usable.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
What information we collect
- Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website: The Website may collect personal information from you such as your name or email address. For example, you may voluntarily submit information to the Website by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, signing up for an account or submitting a contact form.
- Automatically-Collected Information: The Website automatically collects certain information about you and the device with which you access the Website. For example, when you use the Website, the Website will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the Website. The Website may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.
- Cookies: The Website may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser by the Website. The Website may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalized experience on the Website.
Sensitive personal information
At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to the Website. This includes your social security number, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Hotjar
We use Hotjar in order to better understand our users’ needs and to optimize this service and experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users’ experience (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose to click, what users do and don’t like, etc.) and this enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behavior and their devices. This includes a device’s IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile. Hotjar is contractually forbidden to sell any of the data collected on our behalf.
For further details, please see the ‘about Hotjar’ section of Hotjar’s support site.
The Website may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website
- To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each email promotion will provide information on how to opt-out of future mailings
- To send you administrative communications, such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts
- To respond to your comments or inquiries
- To provide you with user support
- To track and measure advertising on the Website
- To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Except when required by law, Route 66 Road Map will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent; however, Route 66 Road Map may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on this Website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
The Website may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share your information. Additionally, the Website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies. The Website currently uses the following third-party service providers:
- Google Analytics – this service tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website. Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but no other personal information is captured by Google Analytics. This Website has anonymized the data collection from Google Analytics so it is not personally identifiable.
- MailerLite – this service is used for delivery of email updates and newsletters. MailChimp stores your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications.
- Google Adsense – this service is used to manage our display advertisements. To provide personalized advertising options, Google Adsense may track your IP address or location. This information is not stored on the Website. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
- Influencer Networks – from time to time, as described herein, the Website may post sponsored content which contains tracking pixels for influencer networks. These tracking pixels may capture information such as your IP address to evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing campaigns. This information is not stored on the Website.
- Geo my WP – this service is used to generate content based on location. Pixels and cookies may be used to serve content related to your current location.
- Grow Social – this service is used to all users to share Website content on user’s social channels. Grow Social will connect using the user’s social channels, but no information is stored on the Website.
At this time, your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications. This list may be amended from time to time at the Website’s sole discretion.
My Route 66 Trip
If a user creates an account to bookmark articles and attractions, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
The curated trip page is shareable via a publicly accessible share URL that contains no identifiable information.
If you wish to delete your account, visit the “Delete Account” tab in your account page. To request a download of your data or to erase your data, visit the “Privacy” tab in your account page.
When you create an account, we collect basic personal information such as your email address, username, and any optional profile details you choose to share. When you interact with the site (e.g., bookmarking attractions or creating an itinerary), we store those selections to your profile.
We may also collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools to understand how the site is used and improve performance.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activity that occurs under your account. Do not share your password or impersonate other users. This website is designed to help users bookmark attractions and build road trip itineraries. You agree not to misuse the site (e.g., by uploading malicious code, scraping content, spamming, or violating others’ rights).
We do our best to maintain our systems, but we cannot guarantee that your data, bookmarks, or itineraries will always be preserved or recoverable. The website and its services may be discontinued at any time.
By creating an account and using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you should not use the site.
- User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activity that occurs under your account. Do not share your password or impersonate other users. - Use of the Website
This website is designed to help users bookmark attractions and build road trip itineraries. You agree not to misuse the site (e.g., by uploading malicious code, scraping content, spamming, or violating others’ rights). - Public Content
Content you create (such as profiles, bookmarks, or itineraries) may be publicly visible. - Intellectual Property
Unless stated otherwise, all content on this website is owned by us and may not be copied, republished, or distributed without permission. You retain rights to content you create, but you grant us a license to display and share it within the website’s features. - No Guarantee of Service
We strive to keep the website running, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Features may change, accounts may be removed, and the entire website may be shut down at any time without notice.
We make no guarantees about the permanent availability of your data, including profiles, bookmarks, or itineraries. - Account Termination
We may suspend or delete accounts at our discretion, especially for misuse or violation of these terms. You can delete your account at any time. - Disclaimers
This site is for planning purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy or availability of any attraction, business, or content linked from the website. Always verify details independently before travel. - Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, we are not liable for any damages or losses that result from using the website, including lost data, trip disruptions, or third-party services.
How to Access or Correct Your Information
You can access all your personally identifiable information that we collect online and maintain by emailing support@route66roadtrip.com. To protect your privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections. We use this procedure to better safeguard your information. You can correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information by sending us a request that credibly shows error.
If you have an account and wish to delete your account, visit the “Delete Account” tab in your account page. To request a download of your data or to erase your data, visit the “Privacy” tab in your account page.
Content disclaimers
Route 66 Road Map has made every effort to ensure that all information on the Website has been tested for accuracy. We make no guarantees regarding the results that you will see from using the information provided on the Website.
The Website may discuss topics related to travel, including discussion of modes of transportation, lodging, and activities. The travel information provided on the Website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Your experience with the same providers mentioned may differ from that depicted on the Website. All travel information on the Website is for informational purposes only.
The Website was developed strictly for informational purposes. You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your use of the information provided on the Website. Route 66 Road Map makes no representations, warranties or guarantees. You understand that results may vary from person to person. Route 66 Road Map assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in the Website.
Sponsored Campaigns & Sponsored Content Tracking Pixels
Route 66 Road Map may engage in sponsored campaigns with various influencer networks, brands, and agencies. All sponsored content is duly disclosed in accordance with the FTC’s requirements. From time to time, these sponsored campaigns utilize tracking pixels (aka web beacons), which may contain cookies to collect data regarding usage and audience. This information is collected by the sponsoring company to track the results of the campaign. These pixels may capture your IP address on behalf of the content sponsor. No personally identifiable information collected by the Website is used in conjunction with these tracking pixels.
Affiliate program participation
Route 66 Road Map may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
Route 66 Road Map is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. As part of this Amazon Associates program, the Website will post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.
FTC disclosure
From time to time, Route 66 Road Map may post sponsored content from an advertiser. This means that an advertiser, which may be a brand, agency, or influencer network, will contract with Route 66 Road Map to create content featuring certain messages or product placement. Pursuant to the FTC’s requirements, all such advertisements on the Website are clearly and conspicuously disclosed.
Even though compensation (e.g., cash, free product, or services) is received for in exchange for this sponsored content placement, Route 66 Road Map gives its honest opinion, findings, beliefs, or experiences in such content. All views expressed on the Website are those of the content creator. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party in question.
Newsletters
On the Website, you may subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows an analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. Because of these tracking pixels, Route 66 Road Map may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows Route 66 Road Map to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. This behavior will not be passed on to third parties.
Children’s information
The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 18. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 18 in its database, please contact us immediately at support@route66roadmap.com and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Changes to our privacy policy
We can make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will identify the changes we have made on this page. In circumstances where a change will materially change the way in which we collect or use your personal information or data, we will send a notice of this change to all of our account holders.
How to Contact Us
Should you have other questions or concerns about these privacy policies, please send us an e-mail at support@route66roadmap.com
