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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 15, 2025  ·  Effective: June 15, 2025

zauridrissovidrissov is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and how you can control it.

1. Data We Collect

  • We collect information you voluntarily provide (name, email) when you contact us or subscribe to updates.
  • We also automatically collect usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site.
  • No sensitive personal data (health, financial, government ID) is collected.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to inquiries, send newsletters you opted into, and improve our blog content.
  • To analyze traffic patterns and understand which travel stories resonate with our readers.
  • We never sell your personal data or use it for automated decision-making.

3. Cookies

  • We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to measure audience engagement.
  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.
  • Continued use of the site implies consent to our cookie practices as described in our Cookie Policy.

4. Third Parties

  • We use Google Analytics (data processed in the EU/US under Standard Contractual Clauses) and Mailchimp for newsletters.
  • Embedded maps or social media widgets may set their own cookies — we do not control those third-party policies.
  • We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

  • EU/EEA residents have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port their personal data.
  • California residents may request disclosure of data categories collected and opt out of any sale (we do not sell data).
  • To exercise any right, email us at [email protected] — we respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions and emails are retained for up to 2 years, then securely deleted.
  • Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

7. Security

  • We use HTTPS encryption and access controls to protect your data.
  • While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is 100{d6cff18ee6a957ab3ce936ff67fc6ebad50f1f93c6283c2a0694a83eca706e3b} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

  • This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
  • If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us immediately for deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.
  • Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

  • Data Controller: zauridrissovidrissov, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • For urgent data requests, include "Privacy Request" in your subject line for priority handling.

Questions about your data?

Reach out anytime at [email protected]. We're a small, independent travel blog — every inquiry is handled personally.