Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09/10-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chasing Endless Horizons (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We are a travel and storytelling brand sharing our adventures through photography, video, and written content.
Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.chasingendlesshorizons.com.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our use of cookies as described below.


2. Who We Are

Website: www.chasingendlesshorizons.com
Contact email: chasingendlesshorizons@gmail.com
Data controllers: Benjamin and Ditte (co-founders of Chasing Endless Horizons)


3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate our website and communicate with visitors.

a. Contact Forms

When you submit a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
Your data is stored securely and deleted within 6 months after the conversation ends.

b. Cookies and Usage Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and improve your experience.
This includes anonymous data collected through Google Analytics (see Section 5).

c. Embedded Content

Our pages and posts may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or posts) from platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited those external sites directly.
These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

d. Affiliate and Sponsored Content

We may include affiliate links or sponsored content. Clicking these links may allow our partners to track purchases or visits.
We only link to products or services we genuinely recommend.


4. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following:

  • Consent – when you accept cookies or submit a contact form.

  • Legitimate interest – to analyze and improve our website experience.

  • Legal obligation – to comply with any applicable law.


5. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use:

  • Necessary cookies – to make the site function properly (e.g., preferences).

  • Analytics cookies – to collect anonymous statistics on visitor behavior using Google Analytics.

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit the site.
You can also delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand visitor traffic and improve our content.
Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address (which can be anonymized), device type, and browsing behavior.
For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.


6. How We Protect Your Data

We take data protection seriously and apply appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Secure hosting and encrypted data transfer (HTTPS)

  • Limited access to data by authorized individuals only

  • No sale, trade, or misuse of your data


7. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: retained for up to 6 months

  • Analytics data: retained by Google Analytics according to their standard policy

  • Cookie preferences: retained for 12 months


8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at chasingendlesshorizons@gmail.com.


9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
We recommend reading their privacy policies when visiting them.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
All changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.


11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📩 chasingendlesshorizons@gmail.com
🌐 www.chasingendlesshorizons.com


Cookie Notice Summary

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner.
You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Review details of each category (e.g., Analytics, Functional, Marketing)

Your preferences will be stored for 12 months unless you clear your cookies.

 

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