This Privacy Policy explains how Crossroadadventure (crossroadadventure.com), owned and operated by Vansh Tiwari, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Who We Are
Crossroadadventure is a personal travel blog based in Delhi, India, operated by Vansh Tiwari.
Website: https://www.crossroadadventure.com
Contact: vansh.tiwari@crossroadadventure.com
What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to the blog
- Name, email address, and website when you leave a comment
- Any information you send via the contact form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and browser type for spam detection
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and general location data via Google Analytics
- Cookie data for site functionality and analytics
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, passwords, or government identification.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Send blog update emails to subscribers who have opted in
- Respond to messages sent through the contact form
- Detect and prevent spam in comments
- Understand how visitors use the site through analytics
- Improve the content and performance of the blog
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour
- Comment cookies — saved when you leave a comment so you don’t need to re-enter your details
- Advertising cookies — if display advertising is active, ad networks may set cookies to serve relevant ads
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect how certain features of the site work.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the website. This includes pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. No personally identifiable information is collected through Google Analytics.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising
This website may display advertisements through third-party ad networks including Google AdSense and Mediavine. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partnerships do not influence editorial content or recommendations.
Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to the blog, your email address is stored securely and used only to send blog updates and occasional newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
Email subscriptions are managed through Mailjet. Their privacy policy is available at mailjet.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Comments
When you leave a comment, your name, email address, and comment are stored in the WordPress database. Your email address is never displayed publicly. Comments may be checked through Akismet spam detection service.
Embedded Content
Posts on this site may include embedded content from YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. Embedded content behaves as if you had visited those platforms directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics — website analytics
- Google AdSense / Mediavine — display advertising
- Mailjet — email newsletter management
- Akismet — spam detection for comments
- Gravatar — profile images in comments
- Instagram API — Instagram feed display
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments — retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Subscriber emails — retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions — retained for as long as necessary to respond
- Analytics data — retained as per Google Analytics data retention settings (set to 25 months)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for email communications at any time by unsubscribing
To exercise any of these rights, contact vansh.tiwari@crossroadadventure.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. This website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact:
Vansh Tiwari vansh.tiwari@crossroadadventure.com crossroadadventure.com