Welcome to The Wandering Cardinals. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog.
1) Who We Are
This is a personal blog run by The Wandering Cardinals. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us via the contact form.
2) What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information You Voluntarily Submit: Email address and name (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions or contact forms). We also collect your information when you reply to our newsletter.
- Automatically-Collected Information: We automatically gather certain information about you and the computer or mobile device that you use to access the Website.
- Technical Data: For example, IP address, browser type, device type, time zone, operating system, referring URLs, actions you take while using the Website (e.g., clicks), and usage data.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your browser to enhance your experience.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (in accordance with COPPA) or under 16 (per GDPR) without parental consent.
3) How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Send you blog updates and newsletters (only if you’ve subscribed).
- Respond to your message inquiries.
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- Improve and maintain our website performance and content.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
We do not sell your data or use it for automated decision-making or profiling.
4) Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
- Contractual necessity: When providing requested content.
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the blog or preventing spam and misuse.
- Legal obligation: Where required by law.
5) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by a website’s server. It enables the website to recognize your device and remember your preferences or past actions, helping to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may collect various types of information, such as details about your usage of the site, your device’s IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language preferences, and other technical data. In some cases, cookies may also collect hashed versions of your email address, demographic information, and data about how you arrived on the website (e.g., from a referral link on another site).
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect statistical data. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Without cookies, you might not be able to fully access or enjoy all the content and features the Website has to offer.
- Essential cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior.
- Third-party cookies: May be set by embedded content.
We may use third-party, which may use cookies and collect anonymous usage data. Please see their privacy policy for details.
6) Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: e.g., newsletter platforms or analytics tools.
- Law enforcement or regulators: Where legally required.
- Embedded content providers: As described in Section 7.
7) Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this blog may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, links to social media etc.). We frequently include external links to offer you additional information. However, we do not take responsibility for the content of these links; they are provided solely as a supplementary resource to assist with your travel planning. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content. Please refer to their privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and we have no liability for the information and content on these third party websites.
8) Email
Any information you share with us via the Contact form is stored within our email service provider. This may include your name, email address, subject line, the content of your message, shared files/attachments, anything else shared with the email, your IP address, and any URL you provide when leaving a comment.
9) Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.
10) Your Rights
EU Users (GDPR):
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data by submitting a request to The Wandering Cardinals through the contact form
- Rectify incorrect data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to data processing
- Right to data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your Data Protection Authority (DPA)
U.S. Users:
You have the right to:
- Know what information is collected about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Be informed of data practices via this privacy notice (per NJ and federal consumer laws)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact form: Contact Us
11) Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
12) International Transfers
If you’re located outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where laws may differ. By using our site, you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage.
13) Terms and Conditions
By choosing to use this Website, you do so voluntarily and at your own discretion. You agree to use the information on this Website provided solely for informational purposes and at your own risk. In no case will we be liable for any damage or loss due to using the Website.
14) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
15) Contact
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the contact form: Contact Us