Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/05/2025

This privacy policy explains how your personal data is collected and processed when you visit https://aleksblog.com (“the Site”).

1. Who We Are

This is a personal travel blog owned and operated by an individual.
For data-related inquiries, please contact https://aleksblog.com/contact

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We only collect personal data that is necessary to provide core website functionality.

a) Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form (name and email), as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

b) Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos from YouTube, maps from Google Maps). These services may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.

c) Analytics

We use Yandex Metrica in anonymized mode to analyze traffic and improve our content. We do not use tracking cookies for personalized advertising.

3. Cookies and Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to enhance website functionality and user experience.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies – Required for comment functionality and site performance.
Analytics cookies – Anonymized tracking via Yandex Metrica to analyze traffic.
Third-party cookies – Set by services like YouTube and Google Maps when content is embedded.

Cookie Consent

When you visit the site from outside Russia, we display a cookie banner to inform you about cookie usage and collect your consent.

You may control or delete cookies via your browser settings at any time.

For more information on cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.aboutcookies.org

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Consent – when you submit a comment or accept cookies.
Legitimate interest – for anonymized analytics and website security.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

Access your personal data;
Request correction or deletion;
Withdraw consent (where applicable);
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact https://aleksblog.com/contact.

6. Data Storage & Hosting

The site is hosted by Beget, with servers located in the Russian Federation.

7. Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely unless you request deletion.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact https://aleksblog.com/contact