Effective Date:  January 1, 2025

Barefoot Blogger is operated by Barefoot Ventures (“we,” “our,” “us”), a digital media and publishing business that provides travel inspiration, lifestyle content, and related services through barefootblogger.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when visitors access our websites and services.

Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information, including:

• Personal Information such as name, email address, and details voluntarily submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or classified/rental submissions.

• Automatically Collected Data such as device information, browser type, IP address, geographic location, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies including cookies, pixels, and similar tools used for analytics, personalization, and advertising.

Google Analytics 4 and Google Signals

This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), including Google Signals.

• GA4 collects usage data such as device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing activity.

• With Google Signals enabled, GA4 may associate visit data with Google account information for users who have Ads Personalization enabled. This provides anonymized cross-device insights and demographic reporting.

• Data collected through GA4 may also be used by Google for personalized advertising.

User Options:

• Manage ad personalization through Google Ads Settings.

• Opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

• Disable cookies in browser settings.

All data collected through GA4 is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Deliver newsletters and respond to inquiries

• Improve website functionality and performance

• Support advertising, affiliate, and sponsored content

• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing

For visitors in the EU/EEA, processing is based on consent (for cookies and newsletters), legitimate interest (analytics and site security), or legal obligation (compliance). For visitors in the United States, processing complies with applicable privacy and consumer protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Sharing of Information

Information may be shared with service providers such as hosting platforms, analytics services, and email providers, as well as affiliate partners and advertisers. Data may also be shared where required by law or governmental request.

International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States, the European Union, or other jurisdictions where service providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are applied to comply with GDPR and U.S. law.

Data Retention

• Contact form submissions are retained as long as necessary.

• Newsletter data is retained until unsubscribed.

• Analytics data is retained according to Google’s GA4 default settings.

User Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA visitors): Right of access, correction, erasure, portability, withdrawal of consent, and the ability to lodge complaints with authorities
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CCPA (California residents): Right to know, right to delete, right to opt out of sale or sharing, and the right to non-discrimination.

Requests to exercise these rights can be made by contacting us.

Children’s Privacy

This website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU). If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

External Links

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of those external websites.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will always be posted with the effective date at the top of the page.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by French and EU law for visitors located in the European Union, and by United States law, including applicable state laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, for visitors in the United States. Disputes will be resolved in the relevant jurisdiction: the courts of France for EU residents, and the courts of North Carolina or another applicable state where Barefoot Ventures operates for U.S. residents.

Contact Information

Deborah Bine
The Barefoot Blogger
Reach Us Through Our Contact Page