Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Travels in Stockholm, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you visit our Stockholm travel guide website at travelsinstockholm.com.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws to ensure your rights are protected when visiting Stockholm or planning your travel experiences through our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you interact with our Stockholm travel guide, we may collect:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Comments and feedback you provide about Stockholm attractions or travel experiences
• Communication records when you reach out to us for travel advice or support

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical data to improve your browsing experience:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited on our Stockholm travel guide and time spent on each page
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our content

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: To provide you with relevant Stockholm travel guides and recommendations
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries about visiting Stockholm and travel planning
• Newsletter: To send you updates about new Stockholm attractions, travel tips, and seasonal guides (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our Stockholm travel content
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience while exploring Stockholm travel content:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Stockholm travel guide. This helps us improve our content about Stockholm attractions, museums, and travel tips.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience when browsing our Stockholm travel content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our Stockholm travel guide (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of our Stockholm travel blog assets

All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and maintain appropriate security measures.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a visitor to our Stockholm travel guide, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and staff training
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriptions and contact information are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

International Data Transfers

Our Stockholm travel guide is hosted and operated from servers that may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

Children's Privacy

Our Stockholm travel guide is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Stockholm travel guide homepage

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

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 privacy-related inquiries within 30 days as required by GDPR. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy or applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.