1. Who we are

This website is BucharestWithKids.com, a personal travel blog about visiting Bucharest with children. The site is operated by Georgiana, based in Bucharest, Romania, European Union.

For privacy questions, contact: [email protected]

2. What data we collect and why

We collect only what is necessary to run the site and improve your experience:

• Analytics data — via Google Analytics 4, we collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent, country of origin). No personally identifiable information is collected without consent. IP addresses are anonymised.
• Contact form submissions — if you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to reply to your enquiry.
• Cookies — we use cookies for analytics and to remember your cookie consent choice. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Affiliate link clicks — when you click affiliate links (Booking.com, GetYourGuide, etc.), those third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for analytics cookies, collected via our cookie banner before any tracking begins.
• Legitimate interest — for basic security logging and spam prevention.
• Contract — for processing contact form enquiries in order to reply to you.

4. Who we share your data with

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share limited data only with:

• Google LLC — for Google Analytics. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy and our Data Processing Agreement with Google. Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation and GDPR consent mode.
• Bluehost / Newfold Digital — our hosting provider, which processes server logs as part of normal web hosting operations.
• Third-party affiliate networks — Booking.com, GetYourGuide, Amazon Associates — only when you actively click their links. We have no control over their data practices.

5. How long we keep your data

• Contact form messages: deleted after 12 months or when the enquiry is resolved.
• Google Analytics data: retained for 14 months (Google’s minimum setting).
• Cookie consent records: kept for 12 months.

6. Your rights under GDPR

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

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw cookie consent at any time via the cookie banner (footer link).

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian data protection authority: ANSPDCP (dataprotection.ro).

7. Cookies

We use cookies. For full details of which cookies we use and why, please read our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.

8. Children’s privacy

This site provides information about activities for children, but is written for and directed at adults (parents and caregivers). We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. External links

This site contains links to external websites including hotels, attractions, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: [email protected]
Website: bucharestwithkids.com/contact