Privacy Policy for www.europeanmotorcyclediaries.eu Effective Date: February 20, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026. European Motorcycle Diaries operates the website www.europeanmotorcyclediaries.eu , a travel blog providing articles, guides, tips, and recommendations about travel destinations, experiences, and related topics.We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 for EU/EEA/UK residents where applicable. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and protect it, the lawful bases for processing, your rights, and more.

Data Controller.
European Motorcycle Diaries is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact: baldrick@europeanmotorcyclediaries.eu
What we Collect. We collect only minimal personal information: For example your email address if you use our "Subscribe" button

• Information you voluntarily provide
  When you subscribe to our newsletter or email list via the subscribe button/form, we collect your email address (and optionally your name if provided). This is used solely to send travel-related updates, new post notifications, or newsletters.

• No automatic collection or tracking
  We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, analytics tools, or any other technologies that collect personal data automatically. We do not collect or store IP addresses, device information, or browsing behavior for tracking purposes.

• Server logs
  Our hosting server may log standard, non-personal information (e.g., browser type, referring page, pages visited, timestamps) for site administration and security. These logs do not include personally identifiable information.

2. Purposes and Lawful Bases for Processing (GDPR Article 6)We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis:

• Newsletter subscriptions and email communications
  Lawful basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a)). You provide explicit consent by subscribing (via double opt-in where possible). You can withdraw consent anytime via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

• Site operation, maintenance, and security (including basic server logs)
  Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)). We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the Site functions securely and is troubleshooted effectively. This is balanced against your rights and involves minimal data.

• Advertising via Google AdSense
  Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for basic ad serving and contextual ads. Google may process data for personalized ads based on their own policies (see Section 3). We do not control Google's processing.

• Affiliate links
  Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)). We monetize content through commissions to keep the blog free and sustainable, with no direct personal data processing by us.

We do not rely on legitimate interests where consent is more appropriate (e.g., direct marketing emails).3. Third-Party Services and Advertising

• Google AdSense.
  We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and/or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads.
  We do not set or control these cookies ourselves. For details on how Google uses data (including IP address, page URL, and ad interactions for ad delivery, personalization, measurement, and fraud prevention), see Google's explanation: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
  You may opt out of personalized advertising via Google's Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com. You can also visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ for third-party opt-outs.
  Google acts as an independent controller for its processing.

• Affiliate Links
  Links may be affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Booking.com). If you purchase through them, the merchant may attribute a commission to us (via non-personal referral data). We receive no personal information about you from affiliates unless you provide it directly to them. See our separate [Affiliate Disclosure] page.

• Email Service Provider
  We use Hostinger to manage subscriptions and send emails. Your email is shared with them as our processor for delivery and compliance. They are GDPR-compliant and use safeguards for any international transfers.

We do not sell personal data. We share data only with the processors above or as required by law.4. International Data Transfers. Some recipients (e.g., Google, your email provider) are based in the US or other non-EEA countries. We rely on European Commission adequacy decisions (where applicable) or standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for lawful transfers under GDPR Chapter V. Your email provider and Google use these safeguards.5. Data Retention. We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent. Server logs are kept for a limited period (typically 30–90 days) for security purposes. We delete data when no longer needed or upon valid request.6. Your Rights Under GDPR (for EU/EEA/UK Residents)Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing (including legitimate interests)

• Data portability (receive your data in structured format)

• Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based; does not affect prior lawfulness)

To exercise these rights, email us at [your-email@example.com (mailto:your-email@example.com)]. We respond within one month (free of charge, unless requests are excessive). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority (e.g., your national data protection authority or see edpb.europa.eu for contacts).7. Data Security. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no transmission is 100% secure.8. Children's Privacy. The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.9. Changes to This Privacy Policy. We may update this policy. Changes are posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.10. Contact Us. Questions? Contact: [your-email@example.com (mailto:your-email@example.com)]

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