Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 11, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to TravelOG (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our travel blog at this website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Comments and messages you send us
- Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Any information you voluntarily provide through forms or communications
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website information
- Device information
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our website
- To communicate with you about our content and services
- To analyze usage and improve our content
- To deliver and measure advertising, where applicable
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
This site may use Google AdSense and other third-party ad technology to show ads.
- Cookies: Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s visits to this site and/or other sites.
- Personalized ads: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites. For more on how Google uses data, see Google’s partner sites policy.
- Opt out of personalized ads from Google: Google Ads Settings.
- Industry opt-out: You can learn more and opt out of some third-party cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. Where used, providers may collect data as described in their policies. You can manage optional analytics cookies through our cookie banner where available.
6. Third-Party Services and Embeds
We may embed or link to third-party services (for example, maps, video, or social platforms). Those services may collect data under their own privacy policies. We do not control their tracking practices.
7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, we rely on:
- Consent — for non-essential cookies, marketing, and similar uses where required
- Legitimate interests — for site operation, security, and aggregated analytics where appropriate
- Legal obligation — where the law requires us to process data
8. Data Sharing
We may share information with:
- Service providers — hosting, analytics, email, and advertising partners who assist in operating the site
- Legal requirements — when required by law or to protect rights and safety
9. International Transfers
Data may be processed in countries other than your own (including the United States) when we use providers such as Google. We rely on appropriate safeguards where required by law.
10. Data Retention
- We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above
- Analytics data may be retained according to the analytics provider’s settings (often up to a limited period such as 14–26 months unless shortened)
- Cookie durations are described in our Cookie Policy
11. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You may also have the right to complain to a supervisory authority.
12. Children’s Privacy
The site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Last updated” date.
14. Contact
For privacy questions or requests:
Email: kaute@kodexon.com
