Privacy Policy
My website address is: https://wanderinglinda.com.
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Thank you for visiting my website. We take your privacy very seriously and want you to understand what, how and why we collect, use, and share data about you.
This privacy statement provides information about the personal information that Wandering Linda collects, and the ways in which Wandering Linda uses that personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies when you visit or use the Wandering Linda website.
By using my website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. You shouldn’t use the website if you don’t agree with this Privacy Policy.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information this Site may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.
1. What Personal Data We Collect
Voluntarily Provided Data
When you send me an email or communicate with me in any way, you are voluntarily providing personal information such as your name or email address.
Automatically Collected Data
We automatically collect certain information about you and the device with which you access the website. This includes your IP address, operating system, browser type, referring website, pages viewed, access dates/times, and interaction data such as links clicked.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser. Cookies help us analyze your use of the website, personalize your experience, and recognize you when you return.
You can set your browser to alert you about cookie usage or disable cookies entirely, but this may impact website functionality.
We use Consentmanager (www.consentmanager.net) to manage cookie consent and data processing permissions. Consentmanager allows you to control which cookies and tracking technologies you accept. Your preferences are stored for up to two years. By using Consentmanager, personal data such as your IP address may be processed.
For more information, please refer to Consentmanager’s privacy policy at www.consentmanager.net.
We have integrated the consent management and cookie banner tool “consentmanager” (www.consentmanager.net) from consentmanager AB (Håltgelvågen 1b, 72348 Västerås, Sweden, mail@consentmanager.net) on our website to obtain consent for data processing and use of cookies or comparable functions. With the help of “consentmanager” you have the possibility to give your consent for certain functionalities of our website, e.g. for the purpose of integrating external elements, integrating streaming content, statistical analysis, measurement and personalized advertising. With the help of “consentmanager” you can grant or reject your consent for all functions or give your consent for individual purposes or individual functions. The settings you have made can also be changed afterwards. The purpose of integrating “consentmanager” is to let the users of our website decide about the above-mentioned things and, as part of the further use of our website, to offer the option of changing settings that have already been made. By using “consentmanager”, personal data and information from the end devices used, such as the IP address, are processed by consentmanager. In addition, the processed information may also be stored on your device.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. c) in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 3 sentence 1 lit. a) in conjunction with Art. 7 para. 1 GDPR and, in the alternative, lit. f). By processing the data, consentmanager helps us (according to GDPR this is the responsible party) to fulfill our legal obligations (e.g. obligation to provide evidence). Our legitimate interests in processing lie in the storage of user settings and preferences with regard to the use of cookies and other functionalities. “Consentmanager” stores your data as long as your user settings are active. After two years after making the user settings, the consent will be asked again. The user settings made are then saved again for this period.
You can object to the processing. You have the right to object to reasons arising from your particular situation. To object, please send an email to mail@consentmanager.net.
3. Analytics and Data Collection Tools
We use Google Analytics and other tools to understand website usage and improve your experience. Information collected may include page visits, duration, device types, and other interaction data.
Wandering Linda and service providers acting on our behalf (such as Google Analytics) use automated data collection tools like cookies, scripts, and web beacons to track website usage. In some cases, this data is linked to other data collected as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information anonymously collected via Google Analytics tracking code concerning your use of the website, i.e. which pages were visited, how long you viewed them, and so on. This is to help us better orient the site to our customer’s needs, as well as create a better experience for you when you return to my site. So we use this data to improve the website, better understand how this website performs on different devices, and provide information that may be of interest to you.
4. Social Media Features
My websites include social media features These features may collect information about your IP address and which page you are visiting on our website, and they may set a cookie to make sure the feature functions properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our website. Your interactions with those features and platforms are governed by the privacy policies of the companies that provide them.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Communicate with you.
Analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Develop new services and products.
Track historical inquiries through our contact forms.
- Learn more about you by linking your data with additional data through third-party data providers or analyzing the data with the help of analytics service providers.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Data is used solely for operating and improving Wandering Linda.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
Wandering Linda participates in several affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on affiliate links and make a purchase or booking, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Our current affiliate partners include:
Booking.com Affiliate Program
Discovercars.com Affiliate Program
GetYourGuide Affiliate Program
CJ Affiliate
Freetour.com Affiliate Program
Kiwi.com Affiliate Program
Airalo eSIM Affiliate Program
Please note that affiliate links may place cookies on your device for tracking purposes. Your interaction with these links is subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
Affiliate income helps support the operation and content creation of this website. I only recommend products and services I trust.
7. Ad Networks / Third-Party Advertising
In the future, Wandering Linda may partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads across the website. These networks may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your interaction with this and other websites.
This data is used to deliver personalized or interest-based advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising using the following industry tools:
When advertising partners are active, this Privacy Policy will be updated to include the relevant partner details.
8. International Data Transfers
As Wandering Linda uses third-party service providers outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not offer the same data protection standards as your country of residence.
Where necessary, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.
By using this website, you consent to such international transfers.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data held about you.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction of Processing: Limit how your data is processed under certain conditions.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another organization.
To exercise these rights, please contact hello@wanderinglinda.com.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Contact form submissions: up to 12 months.
Analytics data (Google Analytics): up to 26 months.
Affiliate tracking cookies: according to partner policies, typically 30 to 180 days.
After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data collected via Wandering Linda may be stored and processed in countries where we or our service providers operate.
However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 16, 2025.