Effective Date: 5 June 2025
Last Updated: 5 June 2025
Welcome to Yalla Habibti. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit yallahabibtiadventures.com (the “Site”), in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who I Am
Yalla Habibti is a personal travel blog based in the Middle East, aimed at providing travel inspiration, tips, and product/service recommendations. This Privacy Policy applies when you visit our Site, interact with me, or use any of my services.
2. Information I Collect
a. Personal Information (you provide):
- Name
- Email address
- Country or region (if voluntarily submitted)
- Any additional info you provide when filling out forms, subscribing to our newsletter, or leaving comments.
b. Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Referring/exit pages
- Time zone
- Site usage statistics
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies:
The site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and for marketing purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or cookie banners (where applicable).
3. How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Provide and improve blog content and services.
- Respond to your questions or comments.
- Send newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent).
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Track and analyze blog performance via tools like Google Analytics.
- Manage affiliate relationships and disclosures.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), I process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Your consent
- The necessity to fulfill a contract
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., website performance)
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
I do not sell or rent your personal information. I may share data:
- With trusted service providers (e.g. newsletter platforms, analytics services).
- With affiliate partners (to track referrals and commissions).
- When required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Affiliate Marketing and Sponsored Content
This blog may contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you click and purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate programs include to come.
From time to time, I may publish sponsored posts. I will clearly label all sponsored content in accordance with U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and GDPR transparency requirements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you.
- Correct or update inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to or restrict certain data processing.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email me at angela@yallahabibtiadventures.com.
In the U.S., while specific rights vary by state (e.g., California CCPA), I extend similar privacy options to all users.
8. Email Communications
I send email newsletters only if you opt in. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting me directly.
9. Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
10. International Transfers
If you are visiting the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. I ensure adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place where legally required.
11. Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your data using appropriate technical and organizational measures. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s Privacy
My Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions), and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 Email: angela@yallahabibtiadventures.com
🌐 Website: yallahabibtiadventures.com