Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-01-21

At Foodie on Vacay, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information in accordance with Google AdSense’s policies and applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: This includes your name, email address, and other details you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
• Non-Personal Data: We automatically collect non-personal information such as your browser type, device type, IP address, and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

• Provide you with updates, promotions, and other content that may interest you.
• Analyze website traffic and improve the content and functionality of our site.
• Respond to your inquiries or requests.

3. Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks to serve ads on our site. These third-party ad providers may use cookies or web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site or other websites. This process allows ads to be tailored to your interests.

• Google’s Use of Cookies: Google AdSense uses the DART cookie to serve ads to visitors based on their visit to our site and other sites on the internet. Visitors may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences and login details).
• Collect anonymous data for analytics purposes through Google Analytics.
• Serve personalized ads.

You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using Google’s Ads Settings to control ad personalization.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent or restrict processing.
• Object to the use of your data for direct marketing.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at foodieonvacay@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

8. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.