Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026 | Effective Date: June 2026
ExpatWiki ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website expatwiki.blogspot.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using ExpatWiki, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information: When you contact us via email (expatwiki3@gmail.com), we collect your name and email address.
- Comments: If you leave comments on our blog, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your comment.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages.
- Cookies: We use cookies through Google services. See Section 4 for details.
- Device information: Device type, operating system, and browser information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and improve our website and content
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior via Google Analytics
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraud and abuse
Legal Basis (GDPR): We process your data based on:
- Legitimate interests — for analytics and website improvement
- Consent — for cookies and advertising
- Legal obligation — where required by law
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
3.2 Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or visit www.aboutads.info/choices/.
3.3 Affiliate Links
ExpatWiki participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. All affiliate links are clearly disclosed within posts. Our editorial opinions are not influenced by affiliate relationships.
3.4 Blogger (Google)
Our website is hosted on Blogger, a platform owned by Google. Google's Privacy Policy applies to data processed through this platform.
3.5 Social Media
Our website contains links to social media platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Reddit. When you click these links, you leave our website and are subject to those platforms' privacy policies.
4. Cookies Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for website functionality | Blogger/Google |
| Analytics | Track website traffic and usage patterns | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Display relevant advertisements | Google AdSense |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For EU users, we recommend using a cookie consent manager.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction — Request restriction of processing of your data
- Right to Data Portability — Request transfer of your data to another service
- Right to Object — Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at expatwiki3@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
6. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA/CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom
- Say no to the sale of your personal information
- Access your personal information
- Receive equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact emails: Retained for up to 2 years
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Comment data: Retained as long as the comment remains published
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. We use Blogger (Google), which maintains industry-standard security practices.
9. Children's Privacy
ExpatWiki is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
ExpatWiki serves an international audience. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where Google's servers are located. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: expatwiki3@gmail.com
- Website: Contact Us Page
Note for EU residents: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
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