Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Lord of Trees ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website at lordoftrees.com (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject line, and message content.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any preferences you indicate.
• Comments and Interactions: Any comments, questions, or feedback you provide through our Site.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation paths.
• Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Data: General location information based on your IP address (country and city level only).
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See our Cookie Policy section below for more details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site.
• Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media profiles, we may receive information from those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests submitted through our contact form.
• Newsletters: To send you travel guides, blog updates, and promotional content if you've subscribed to our newsletter.
• Site Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our Site and improve content, functionality, and user experience.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Personalization: To provide personalized content and recommendations based on your interests and browsing behavior.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including theme preferences (light/dark mode) and language selection.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous usage data (Google Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a better user experience.

Managing Cookies:

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .

4.2 Formspree (Contact Forms)

We use Formspree to handle contact form submissions. When you submit a form, your information is processed by Formspree and sent to us via email.

Formspree's privacy policy can be found at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy .

4.3 Social Media Platforms

Our Site includes links to our social media profiles. If you visit these platforms, their respective privacy policies apply to any information they collect.

4.4 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We may use CDNs to deliver content efficiently. These services may collect technical information about your device and connection.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., email services, analytics providers, hosting providers). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit permission to do so.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained according to Google Analytics' data retention policies (typically 26 months).

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. Contact us to request access to the information we hold about you.

8.2 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

8.3 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

8.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your privacy choices through cookie settings.

8.5 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent

8.6 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at silvaherald@lordoftrees.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification if you've subscribed to our newsletter
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Site

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Your Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our Site.