Privacy Policy

At a glance

• We collect the minimum data needed to run WanderVlogs: basic server logs and privacy-aware analytics via Google Analytics (Consent Mode v2).
• Analytics cookies are set only if you consent. Without consent, we receive cookieless pings for aggregated measurement (no persistent identifiers).
• We do not run ads, retargeting, or ad personalization, and we don't sell personal data.
• YouTube embeds and map tiles may process your IP and browser details when used.
• Contact us any time at hi@wandervlogs.com to ask questions or request deletion.

Information we collect

1) Server & CDN logs

When you visit WanderVlogs, our servers automatically record standard request information: IP address, user agent, referrer, requested URLs, and timestamps. We use these logs for security, debugging, and to measure service reliability. Logs are retained only as long as necessary for these purposes.

2) Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage and improve the site. We’ve enabled Google Consent Mode v2:

• If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics sets cookies (e.g. _ga) so we can measure returning users, session continuity, and attribution.
• If you reject, Google receives cookieless measurement pings without storing or reading analytics cookies; reports may include modeled results to estimate traffic.
• Google receives standard request metadata (e.g., IP at the edge for coarse geolocation like country/city) and then discards IP after deriving that location.
• We do not enable ad personalization or Google Signals.

Learn more at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

3) Contact form

If you send us a message via the Contact page, we will receive the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message). We use this only to respond to your inquiry and to support you, and we delete messages when they are no longer needed.

4) WanderVlogs accounts & trip data

When you create a WanderVlogs account, we process:

• A unique user identifier provided via Google authentication
• Saved itineraries and trip plans
• Planning preferences (e.g., interests, pace, budget range)

Cookies

WanderVlogs itself doesn’t set non-essential first-party cookies. Analytics cookies are only set after you consent in our banner. If you decline, Google Analytics operates in a cookieless mode. YouTube may set cookies when you play an embedded video. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-party services we use

YouTube embeds

We embed videos hosted on YouTube. When you play an embedded video, YouTube may collect viewing activity, device information, and set cookies. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Authentication

We use Google Sign-In to authenticate WanderVlogs users. This provides us with a unique user identifier to manage accounts and saved plans.

AI service providers

We use OpenAI APIs to generate itineraries. Data is processed under contractual safeguards and is not used for model training.

How we use your information

• To operate, maintain, and improve WanderVlogs.
• To protect the security and integrity of the service.
• To respond to your messages and provide support.
• To analyze aggregate usage and performance.
• To create, store, and manage WanderPlan itineraries.
• To personalize trip planning based on your preferences.
• To generate AI-assisted itineraries on request.

AI-assisted itinerary generation

WanderPlan uses AI services to generate itineraries based on your inputs and travel data extracted from public travel videos.

• Inputs are processed in an anonymized form
• We do not send contact details or direct identifiers to AI providers
• AI providers act as processors and do not use data to train models

Data retention

• Server logs: retained only as long as needed for security and reliability (typically 30–90 days).
• Analytics: Google Analytics event data retained for 14 months (as configured in GA4 Admin). Aggregated reports may be retained longer without personal identifiers.
• WanderVlogs accounts & saved itineraries: retained until you delete your account or request deletion

Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share information only with service providers acting as our processors (e.g., hosting, analytics) and only as necessary to provide those services, under appropriate data protection terms.

Visitors in the EU/EEA/UK

For analytics, our lawful basis is consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). Server and security logs are processed under legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) to operate and protect the service. You can withdraw consent at any time via the “Cookie settings” link.

International data transfers

We may process data on servers outside your country. Our analytics provider, Google LLC (USA), relies on legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers. See Google’s privacy documentation for details.

Your choices

• Cookie settings: You can change your analytics choice any time via the “Cookie settings” link in our footer (or by clearing your browser storage/cookies).
• Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies.
• Google tools: You can also use Google’s opt-out add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• You may request deletion of your WanderVlogs account and saved plans at any time.
• Contact us: Email hi@wandervlogs.com to request access or deletion.

Children's privacy

WanderVlogs is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and any related disputes are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Effective date" above and, when appropriate, provide additional notice.

Contact us

The best way to reach us about privacy is by email at hi@wandervlogs.com.