Effective Date: January 1, 2025 • Last Updated: February 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how JELENA IZBORSKAJA ("we," "us," or "our"), operating through the digital domain baumggrtner.cyou, collects, processes, and protects your personal information. As an independent travel publication, we prioritize minimalist data collection. For any privacy-related questions or data rights requests, you can contact our designated privacy officer directly at [email protected].
This document governs all interactions with baumggrtner.cyou, including reading articles, submitting story briefs or itinerary requests, subscribing to our email newsletters, and interacting with our cookie preferences tool. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be mentioned or linked within our editorial articles.
We classify our data collection into three limited categories:
Under United States privacy laws and relevant fair information practice principles, we collect and process your information only for specified, legitimate business purposes:
| Purpose | Data Types Involved | Legal / Justification Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries & consulting briefs | Name, email, phone, message | Legitimate business interest / Contract preparation |
| Sending editorial email field editions | Email address, name | Consent (opt-in via subscription forms) |
| Site security and error monitoring | IP address, browser user-agent | Legitimate interest in maintaining operational integrity |
| Performance & traffic measurement | Aggregated browsing metrics | Consent via Google Consent Mode v2 settings |
We have integrated the advanced Google Consent Mode v2 framework. By default, all non-essential storage (including analytics and advertising signals) is set to denied prior to user action. Strictly necessary technical storage required for website security and page delivery operates under granted status. Visitors can modify their consent preferences at any time using our permanent "Cookie Preferences" interface located in the site footer.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with vetted service vendors who assist in website hosting, automated email delivery, and technical maintenance. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from utilizing your information for independent commercial endeavors. We may also disclose data if required by legal summons, court order, or applicable federal or state laws.
Direct inquiry correspondence is retained for a maximum of twenty-four (24) months to facilitate ongoing editorial communication, after which it is securely purged. Newsletter subscription records remain active until you trigger an unsubscribe request. Server log files are systematically overwritten every ninety (90) days.
Depending on your jurisdiction of residence within the United States (including rights provided under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), and similar state statutes), you possess the right to:
To exercise any of these privileges, please email our privacy team at [email protected]. If you believe your consumer privacy rights have been violated, you may file an inquiry with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Our website and editorial publications are directed at a general adult audience and are not structured to attract minors under sixteen (16) years of age. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has submitted personal details through our forms, please contact us for prompt deletion.
For inquiries, clarification, or data rights assertions related to this Privacy Policy, please write to: JELENA IZBORSKAJA Editorial Privacy Office via email at [email protected].