Privacy Policy – Hello World Awaits
Welcome to Hello World Awaits. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, in accordance with Google AdSense, GDPR, and general privacy law.
Accessing this site means you acknowledge and agree to the terms in our Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
This website is maintained and owned by Razi Ansari, the creator of Hello World Awaits, a travel blog dedicated to:
Travel guides
Destination reviews
Tourism tips
Cultural insights
Our intent is to enable tourists to see the world safely, economically, and significantly.
What Information We Collect
We gather two types of information:
A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):
Only when offered voluntarily by you (such as):
Name
Email address
Messages via contact forms
Comments or subscriptions
This happens when:
You complete our contact form
You subscribe to our newsletter
You post a comment
B. Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected):
This encompasses:
IP address
Device type
Browser type
Pages viewed
Site time spent
Referral source
[These data are collected through cookies and tracking tools such as Google Analytics.]
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are lightweight files placed on your device to support site functionality and performance.
In recognizing repeat users
In tracking site use
In displaying personalized advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential cookies: Help the website function properly
Analytics cookies: Monitor how visitors use the site
Advertising cookies: Display relevant ads
[This website uses cookies to improve user experience.]
Ads shown by third parties, such as Google, may be tailored using cookies based on your past activity on this or other websites.
You can manage or disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.
Google AdSense and Third-Party
Advertising
We partner with Google AdSense to display ads. In doing so, Google and other advertisers may use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
Provide you with ads that align with your browsing habits.
Measure ad effectiveness
Track conversions and impressions
Google AdSense Uses:
DoubleClick cookie
Non-personal identifiers
Interest-based ads
How Your Information Is Used When You Visit Sites Using Google Services
[You can opt out of interest-based ads by going to Google Ad Settings.]
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Reply to contact inquiries
Enhance website performance
Enhance user experience
Send out newsletters (if subscribed)
Meet legal requirements
We respect your privacy and do not disclose your personal information for commercial gain.
Embedded Content and External Links
Posts on this site might incorporate embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, maps, Instagram posts). The external sites may:
Collect information about you
Use cookies
Track your interaction with the embedded content
Also, we might link to other trusted external websites. Nevertheless, [we are not accountable for third-party sites’ privacy policies.]
Please view their privacy statements before submitting any personal data.
Email Communications & Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter:
Your name and email address are obtained
You are sent periodic updates, tips, or promotional material
To stop receiving emails, just click the “unsubscribe” link found at the bottom of any message.
We employ safe email marketing software that adheres to anti-spam legislation such as CAN-SPAM and GDPR.
Measures for Data Security
We take diverse security measures to safeguard your data:
SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Restricted access to personal data
Safe data handling practices
[No transmission method is 100% secure, but we do everything we can to safeguard your information.]
Amendments to This Privacy Policy
We retain the right to modify this Privacy Policy as needed to address legal updates, service changes, or emerging technologies.
[All amendments will be published on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”]
Please revisit this page from time to time to stay up to date on how we protect your information.