Privacy Policy

We Take Your Privacy Seriously

Protecting your privacy is a priority for Travel Blog By Henriikka. This privacy statement outlines the types of personal information collected by Travel Blog By Henriikka and how that information is utilized.

Intellectual Property Ownership

All content included on this site is and shall continue to be the property of Travel Blog By Henriikka or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, patent, and other proprietary rights. Any copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any such content or any part of the Website is prohibited without express written permission by Travel Blog By Henriikka. Under no circumstances will you acquire any ownership rights or other interest in any content by or through your use of this site.

You are authorized to incorporate a hyperlink to our website on your own site. Additionally, you may utilize one photograph from our collection, provided that it is accompanied by a mandatory do-follow link directing back to the corresponding post on our website. Any dissemination of content from Travel Blog By Henriikka beyond the parameters outlined herein will be deemed as a violation of copyright. Prior to utilizing any content from this website in alternative formats, please reach out to me for consent at henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com. All materials are protected by copyright under Travel Blog By Henriikka.

For personal use only, Travel Blog by Henriikka provides you with a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access this site and our exclusive content. You agree not to republish, distribute, assign, sublicense, sell, create derivative works from, or exploit the content in any way. Furthermore, you agree not to copy materials from the site, attempt to reverse engineer or gain unauthorized access, or use the materials, products, or services in violation of any laws. Your use of this website is subject to the discretion of Travel Blog By Henriikka, and we reserve the right to terminate your access at any time.

Occasionally, our Websites may feature posts containing images sourced from third-party websites. We consistently obtain permission for using these images. Such usage is deemed fair use under copyright laws and is duly credited to the rightful owner. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been utilized on our Websites in a manner that exceeds fair use and constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a takedown request to henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com​. We will promptly remove the image within 24 to 48 hours upon receipt of your request.

We Take Your Privacy Seriously

I, Henriikka Hirvonen, own the website byhenriikka.com, also known as “Travel Blog By Henriikka”. I understand how important your privacy is, so I want to explain how we handle your information.

When you visit our website, you don’t have to give us any personal information unless you want to. We don’t collect names, addresses, or emails unless you willingly provide them and agree to how we’ll use them. Travel Blog By Henriikka is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy during your visits to our website. You can freely navigate byhenriikka.com and peruse our content without revealing any personal information. Travel Blog By Henriikka refrains from collecting personal data, such as names, mailing addresses, or email addresses, unless voluntarily provided by the individual, who must consent to the terms governing the usage of such information by gatheringdreams.com.

If you want to know more about how we handle your information, please read our privacy policy carefully. It explains everything in detail.

Information we collect

Details You Willingly and Voluntarily Provide to the Website: If you choose to, you can share personal details with us, like your name or email address. This might happen when you leave a comment, sign up for a newsletter, or fill out a contact form on the Website. You also have the option to create a user profile, where you can make a username and password. We’ll keep your username safe, but we won’t be able to see your password.

Data Obtained from External Sources: We might obtain information about you from alternate origins. For instance, you have the option to connect your user profile with your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts. If you decide to link any of these accounts with your user profile, we will receive details such as your name, email address, and profile picture associated with the respective account.

Information Collected Automatically: Certain details about you and the device you use to access the Website are collected automatically. For instance, when you browse the Website, we record your IP address, type of operating system and browser, the website you came from, pages you visited, and the dates and times of your visits. Additionally, we may gather data about your interactions with the Website, such as which links you clicked on.

Cookie Usage: We may gather data from cookies. Cookies are small files transferred to your computer’s hard drive by a website or service provider through your web browser, provided you consent. These files allow the website or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and collect and retain specific information. Cookies aid us in understanding your preferences based on past or present site interactions, facilitating the delivery of enhanced services. Furthermore, cookies assist us in compiling aggregated information regarding site traffic and user interactions, enabling us to enhance site experiences and tools in the future.

Advertising partners and other third parties might utilize cookies, scripts, and/or web beacons to monitor visitors to our site for the purpose of presenting advertisements and other relevant information. This tracking is conducted directly by the third parties via their own servers and is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Ways Your Information Could Be Utilized

We may utilize the collected information in the following manners:

  • Operating and managing the Website effectively.
  • Establishing and managing your account, recognizing you as a user, and tailoring the Website to your account.
  • Distributing promotional content, such as newsletters, with each email including instructions on how to opt out of future correspondence.
  • Sending administrative communications, like confirmation emails, technical notifications, policy updates, or security alerts.
  • Addressing your comments or inquiries.
  • Offering user support.
  • Monitoring and assessing advertising displayed on the Website.
  • Safeguarding against, investigating, and preventing unauthorized or unlawful activities.

Third-party use of personal information

We only share your information with third parties if you explicitly authorize us to do so. Additionally, various aspects of the Website may be serviced by third-party providers. These providers adhere to their own privacy policies regarding the use of your personal information. Currently, the Website utilizes the services of the following third-party providers:

Paypal – This service handles payment processing for ecommerce products. Your banking information is never shared with the Website; we only receive details necessary for order processing and reporting purposes.

Mailerlite – This platform facilitates the delivery of email updates and newsletters. We retain your name and email address solely for sending out these communications. For additional information, please consult Mailerlite’s privacy policy.

Google Analytics – This tool monitors Website usage, tracking details like referring websites and user interactions. While Google Analytics may record your IP address, it doesn’t collect any other personal information. You can review Google’s privacy policy for more details.

Easy Digital Downloads – The Website utilizes Easy Digital Downloads to manage its ecommerce functionality. When orders are made through Easy Digital Downloads, the Website retains information regarding the purchase, including your name, address, email address, IP address, and location. This data is utilized for order processing purposes. While you may receive certain automated communications regarding your order, your purchase does not automatically enroll you in any marketing email lists.

Currently, your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications. However, please note that this list of applications may change at the Website’s discretion.

Unless mandated by law, we will not sell, distribute, or disclose your email addresses or other personal information without your explicit consent. Nonetheless, we reserve the right to disclose or transfer personal information gathered through the Website to third parties in scenarios such as the acquisition of our business, whether in full or in part, through a merger, consolidation, or purchase of assets, or as part of any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding involving us.

Publicly visible information

When you leave a comment on the Website, some information might be visible to the public. However, your email address will always remain private. Additionally, you have the option to include an avatar, a profile description, and a link to your website if you wish.

You can also connect your Facebook, Instagram, and Google Account if you choose to do so. Other users may see your username, avatar, profile description, and website details.

Anonymous data

Occasionally, we may utilize anonymous data, which doesn’t identify you individually, either on its own or when merged with data from other sources. This type of anonymous data might be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or other purposes. Examples of such anonymous data could include analytics or information gathered from cookies.

Cookies

The Website employs cookies to save visitors’ preferences, track user-specific information regarding visited pages, ensure that visitors don’t repeatedly encounter the same banner ads, and personalize Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other transmitted information. Additionally, third-party services like Google Analytics may also utilize cookies, as outlined in this document.

Users have the option to prevent the Website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting their internet browser settings, thus permanently denying cookie placement. Additionally, previously set cookies can be deleted via internet browser or other software programs at any time. This functionality is available in all popular internet browsers. However, disabling cookie settings in the internet browser may result in certain Website functions being unavailable.

How we make money

Travel Blog By Henriikka generates revenue through display advertising, participation in affiliate programs, and partnerships with advertisers and companies within the travel niche. Periodically, we may publish sponsored blog posts on our website featuring products or services we personally recommend and have used in the past, considering them valuable. These posts are shared as our genuine experiences and examples.

Our primary aim is to provide informative content and prioritize the interests of our readers. However, we encourage you to conduct your own research on each company we endorse, and remember that you are responsible for your decisions. When you access our content and click on links provided by our partners, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Display Ads

We utilize third-party advertising companies to display content and ads while you browse the Website. These companies may employ cookies, as mentioned previously. Please refer to the section below for more details about our Mediavine Ads.

Retargeting Ads

Periodically, the Website may collaborate with third-party companies such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram for retargeting efforts aimed at marketing the Website. These companies utilize cookies to present ads based on users’ previous visits to the Website.

Affiliate Program Participation

Through affiliate marketing, we integrate tracking links into the Website. Clicking on an affiliate partnership link will result in a cookie being placed on your browser to track any resulting sales for commission purposes. Any commission earned comes at no additional cost to you, and in some cases, you may even access special offers and additional savings.

Rights related to your personal information

Opting Out:

To discontinue receiving future email communications, you can opt-out by using the unsubscribe links provided in our emails. Alternatively, you can inform us at henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com to have your email address removed from our mailing list.

Accessing Your Information:

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. To do so, simply submit a request to henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com.

Amending Your Information:

If you need to update or correct your personal information, please reach out to us at henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com, and we will assist you accordingly.

Forgetting Your Data:

In certain circumstances, you can request that we erase or forget your personal data. To make such a request, please contact us at henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com.

Please be aware that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes, to fulfill transactions, or as required by law.

Confidential Personal Data

Please refrain from providing Travel Blog By Henriikka with any sensitive personal details. This encompasses sensitive information such as your social security number, details about your race or ethnic background, political views, religious beliefs, health status, criminal history, or membership in trade unions. Should you choose to share such information with us, it will be governed by this Privacy Policy.

Children’s information

The Website does not intentionally gather any personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian suspects that the Website holds personally identifiable information of a child under 16 in its database, please contact us promptly at henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com, and we will make every effort to promptly delete such information from our records.

Additional Rights of EEA (European Economic Area) Residents

If you reside in a country within the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess certain rights, including but not limited to:

  • Accessing your personal data
  • Verifying the accuracy of your personal data
  • Requesting the deletion of your personal data
  • Requesting restrictions on further processing of your personal data
  • Lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence if you believe your data protection rights have been violated

If you believe that our handling of your personal information violates data protection regulations, you have the legal right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority responsible for data protection. You can do this in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where the alleged violation occurred.

To exercise any of your rights concerning your personal data, please send a written notice to the following address: henriikka.hirvonen10@gmail.com.

Disclosure

The content featured on Travel Blog By Henriikka is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes related to travel and exploration. It is not intended as health, financial, or professional advice. The opinions expressed on this website are personal viewpoints and should not be interpreted as advice tailored to your specific situation in terms of finances or professional matters. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, it may not be suitable for your individual circumstances. We are not experts in finance or professional fields, and it is advisable to consult a professional before making any financial decisions.

Travel Blog By Henriikka assumes no liability for nutritional choices or financial outcomes based on the information presented here. Additionally, advertisers, commenters, and linked sites are responsible for their own viewpoints and content, which may not necessarily align with those of Travel Blog By Henriikka.

Travel Blog By Henriikka will not be held liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided, nor for any consequences arising from the presentation or utilization of this information such as injuries or damages or losses. Users should exercise caution and seek professional advice when necessary.

Changes to Travel Blog By Henriikka Privacy Policy

Travel Blog By Henriikka’s policies and practices may evolve over time. Consequently, there may be occasions when adjustments to this Privacy Policy are required. We retain the right to amend or revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion and without prior notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically, particularly before disclosing any Personal Data. Your continued use of the Sites following any modifications or updates to this Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the terms outlined in the revised version.

Contact Information

At any time, please contact us for questions related to this Privacy Policy.