Last updated: March 16, 2026

Poolside Confidential™ is an independent media platform dedicated to the unapologetic art of resort travel — celebrating exceptional stays, destinations and leisure experiences around the world.

By accessing or using this website (“Site”), you agree to the following Terms, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure guidelines. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Editorial Standards

Poolside Confidential™provides editorial content covering resorts, destinations, travel experiences, style, and related topics.

All opinions expressed on this Site are our own unless otherwise stated. Editorial coverage is produced independently and is never influenced by advertisers, partners, or outside organizations.

We may update, revise, or remove content at any time in order to maintain editorial accuracy and relevance.

2. Disclosure & Terms of Use

Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the continued, paywall-free operation and editorial independence of this Site.

Sponsored Content

From time to time, Poolside Confidential™may publish sponsored content in collaboration with hotels, travel brands, tourism boards, or other partners. Sponsored content may include paid editorial features, brand collaborations, or promotional articles.

All sponsored content will be clearly labeled or disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. While sponsorship may support the creation of content, Poolside Confidential™maintains full editorial integrity and transparency with its audience.

Display Advertising

This Site may display third-party advertising, including banner advertisements, display ads, or other promotional placements. These advertisements may be served directly by advertisers or through advertising networks.

The presence of advertising on Poolside Confidential™does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products, services, or brands.

Sponsored & Hosted Experiences

In accordance with U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidelines, Poolside Confidential™may occasionally receive complimentary stays, services, or experiences from hotels, tourism boards, or travel brands. When this occurs, it will always be clearly disclosed. 

These experiences may inform editorial coverage, but all opinions remain our own. Editorial coverage is never guaranteed in exchange for products, services, or hosted experiences.

Informational Purposes

Content on this Site is provided for informational and editorial purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, details such as pricing, amenities, policies, availability, or style-related offerings may change without notice.

Readers should confirm relevant details directly with hotels, airlines, brands, or travel providers before making travel arrangements.

Travel Responsibility

Travel conditions can change frequently, including entry requirements, safety conditions, weather events, and hotel policies.

Poolside Confidential™is not responsible for disruptions, losses, injuries, or inconveniences that may occur during travel based on information found on this Site.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content on this Site — including text, design, branding, and logos — is the property of Poolside Confidential™and protected under copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our articles or quote brief excerpts with appropriate credit and a link back to the original source. Republishing full articles, copying content, or using images without written permission is prohibited.

Content from this Site may not be reproduced, scraped, republished, or used for training artificial intelligence systems or datasets without prior written permission.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These sites operate independently, and Poolside Confidential™is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Limitation of Liability

All content on this Site is provided “as is.” Poolside Confidential™is not liable for damages or losses resulting from the use of this Site or reliance on its content.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States.

3. Privacy

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information only when voluntarily provided by visitors, such as when subscribing to a newsletter or contacting us.

This may include:

• Name
• Email address

How Information Is Used

We may use this information to:

• Send newsletters or editorial updates
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve the Site

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Cookies & Analytics

Like most websites, Poolside Confidential™may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site. This may include anonymous information such as pages visited, device type, or approximate geographic location.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Updates

These Terms and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms or Privacy Policy, please contact editor(at)poolsideconfidential(dot)com.