PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 26.04.2025

At J’s Travel Diaries, accessible at www.jstraveldiaries.com, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

If you sign up for our mailing list, we may collect your name and email address to send periodic updates, newsletters, and other marketing communications.

Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to collect data on how visitors interact with our website, including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Clicks and interactions
  • Device and browser type

This data helps us analyze trends and improve our site’s content and functionality.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: These are required for the website’s basic functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track visitor behaviour
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and retargeting campaigns

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When users voluntarily provide information (e.g., signing up for newsletters)
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics, website improvement, and fraud prevention
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Improve our website and services
  • Provide customer support
  • Send marketing and promotional emails (only if you’ve subscribed)
  • Analyze website performance and user engagement
  • Support our affiliate and referral programs

4. Affiliate Links and Advertising

JS Travel Diaries contains affiliate and referral links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We may also display third-party ads (e.g., Google Ads, Amazon Associates) that use cookies for personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads through your Google Ads settings.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. However, we may share data with the following trusted third parties:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics) as permitted under GDPR
  • Email Marketing Platforms (to send newsletters and promotions, if applicable)
  • Advertising Networks (for displaying ads and affiliate tracking)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Users may request data deletion at any time.

7. Your Privacy Rights

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@jstraveldiaries.com.

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of their data
  • Opt out of data selling (we do not sell personal data)

To make a request, email us at info@jstraveldiaries.com.

8. Audience

JS Travel Diaries is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of any such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, including embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, and social media widgets). These websites may collect data independently. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage users to review their policies.

10. Security Measures

To protect your personal information, we use:

  • SSL encryption for secure data transmission
  • Regular security audits
  • Industry-standard security measures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Users share their information at their own risk.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the revised policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom and applicable EU regulations (GDPR).

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@jstraveldiaries.com