Last updated: May 2026
FirstTimeDR is committed to being transparent about how this site works and what information, if any, is collected when you visit. This policy explains it plainly.
This site does not sell your data. It does not collect personal information without your knowledge. It exists to help people travel to the Dominican Republic with less confusion.
Information We Collect
FirstTimeDR does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use this site. We do not run a newsletter, collect email addresses through sign-up forms, or store visitor data directly.
If you contact us by email at contact@firsttimedr.com, we receive your name and email address as part of that correspondence. We use that information only to respond to your message and do not share it with third parties.
Cookies and Analytics
This site uses Google Site Kit, which includes Google Analytics. Analytics tools collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site — things like which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and what country they’re visiting from. This data is aggregated and not tied to any individual person.
Like most websites, FirstTimeDR also uses standard browser cookies. These are small files stored on your device that help the site function and allow analytics tools to track general usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work correctly if you do.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, FirstTimeDR may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the content, recommendations, or opinions on this site. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful for travelers to the Dominican Republic.
Affiliate partners currently include Airalo and others as noted on relevant pages. All affiliate links are disclosed on the pages where they appear.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics — tracks anonymous site usage. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense — may display advertisements on this site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google Privacy Policy
Kadence WP — the WordPress theme used to build this site.
External Links
This site contains links to external websites. Once you leave FirstTimeDR, this privacy policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. The Stories section contains illustrated books for children, but those pages do not collect any personal data.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally as the site grows. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled can be directed to contact@firsttimedr.com.