Privacy policy.
This blog is a personal travel blog written, photographed, and edited by Pam McLean and Laura Woodard. For questions about this blog, please email senseofsomewhere@gmail.com.
This privacy policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website, Sense of Somewhere.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
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1. What Data We Collect and Why
a) Comments and Contact Forms
When you leave a comment or contact me, you may be asked for your name, email address, and your message. This info is only used to respond to you and is not shared.
b) Email Subscriptions
If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address via a third-party provider Squarespace. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
c) Analytics
We use Google Analytics and/or WordPress stats to track website traffic. This helps us understand what content is useful. This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you.
d) Cookies
Cookies are small files stored in your browser. This site may use cookies to improve your experience or serve personalised content (e.g., through ad networks or affiliate programs).
You can turn off cookies in your browser settings or by declining cookies when prompted.
e) Advertising and Affiliate Links
This site may use third-party affiliate programs. These services may use cookies or tracking to serve relevant ads and measure performance.
As an Amazon Associate or affiliate for other programs, I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We do not promote any products or services that we do not 100% believe in.
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3. Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Google Maps, or Instagram posts). These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction.
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4. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or request that it be deleted. You can contact us at senseofsomewhere@gmail.com.
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5. How I Protect Your Data
We use standard security measures to protect your data. Email addresses are stored securely through our email service provider and are never sold or shared.