1. Introduction

Welcome to Kirsten Van Horne's Travel Obsessional ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that we receive when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Submit feedback or comments

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Date and time of visits

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Performance Cookies: Improve website speed and performance
• Third-Party Cookies: From embedded content and analytics services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 YouTube Embedded Content

Our website embeds YouTube videos. When you view these videos, YouTube may collect information about you according to their privacy policy. YouTube is owned by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. These services may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites.

4.3 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons. These platforms may track your interaction with our content according to their respective privacy policies.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our website services
• Improve user experience and website functionality
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and security threats

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure the ongoing protection of your information.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.