Privacy Policy — Allison Abroad
Effective Date: September 4, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Allison Abroad collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and interact with our blog at https://allisonadventuresabroad.blogspot.com/. This site is a personal blog created and maintained by Allison, documenting life, travel, and family experiences in Hong Kong and beyond. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
- Email: allisunni@gmail.com
- Contact page: https://allisonadventuresabroad.blogspot.com/p/contact-us.html
Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information:
- Information you provide directly: When you leave a comment, send us an email, or fill out the contact form, you may provide your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Information collected automatically: Blogger (Google) may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and date and time of your visit. Google also uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and performance.
Cookies
This blog is hosted by Blogger, a Google service. Google may place cookies on your device to:
- Maintain site functionality
- Collect usage statistics
- Deliver personalized content or ads
You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the blog may not work properly if cookies are disabled. For more details, visit Google’s Cookie Policy.
Comments
When you leave a comment, Blogger stores the text of the comment, the date and time, and may record your IP address and browser information to help detect spam. Comments are public once posted, so please avoid sharing personal or sensitive information in your comments.
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Publish and manage blog content
- Communicate with you when you reach out
- Respond to questions or requests
- Monitor site traffic and improve content
- Prevent spam, abuse, or harmful activity
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared in the following cases:
- With Blogger/Google, which hosts this site and provides related services
- With service providers or legal authorities if required by law
- When necessary to protect rights, property, or personal safety
Links to Other Websites
This blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Data Location and Storage
Because this blog is hosted on Google servers, your information may be stored or processed in different countries. Google’s data centers may be located outside your home country, and data protection laws may vary.
Data Retention
We keep personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here:
- Comments remain on the blog unless deleted by us or by Blogger.
- Emails and contact form submissions are retained as long as needed to respond, and then may be deleted.
- Log and analytics data are stored by Google according to their retention policies.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws such as the GDPR or CCPA. These may include:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction or deletion
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at allisunni@gmail.com. For data collected by Google, see their Privacy Policy and account settings.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Do not share sensitive personal details through comments or messages on this blog.
Children’s Privacy
This blog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in practices, services, or laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Last Updated: September 4, 2025