Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller Information

111111 Travel Journal ("we", "our", or "us") operates travelwanderz.shop. We are committed to protecting your personal privacy in accordance with applicable United States federal and state privacy frameworks (including CCPA/CPRA regulations where applicable).

For any privacy concerns or data access requests, please contact our privacy desk at: [email protected].

2. Scope of Policy

This privacy policy applies to all visitors, readers, and subscribers accessing travelwanderz.shop and its related services, newsletters, and contact forms.

3. Personal Data Collected

We gather information in three main ways:

Direct Submissions: Name, email address, phone number, and message content submitted via contact or subscription forms.
Automated Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser configuration, page visit duration, and referral URLs collected automatically upon visit.
Cookie & Tracking Data: Information gathered via essential and optional cookies subject to your Consent Mode preferences.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Processing Purpose	Data Types	Legal Basis / Justification
Responding to editorial inquiries	Name, Email, Message	Consent & Legitimate Interest
Delivering email newsletters	Email address	Explicit Opt-in Consent
Traffic measurement & Site optimization	IP, Browser metrics, Cookies	Consent via Banner (Consent Mode)

5. Cookies & Google Consent Mode v2

We utilize Google Consent Mode v2 to respect user privacy. Optional tracking (analytics and ad personalization) defaults to 'denied' until you explicitly grant permission through our cookie banner. You can adjust your consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6. Third-Party Data Transfers

We never sell your personal information. Data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email delivery software) strictly bound by data processing agreements. We may also disclose information if required by applicable US law or legal process.

7. User Rights and Data Protection Agency

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. In California, consumer protection oversight is provided by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is directed at a general adult audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age.