Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Foreign Curiocities (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates foreigncuriocities.com (the “Site”), a cultural intelligence publication. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.

Information We Collect

Analytics data: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. This includes pages visited, time on site, referral sources, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). We do not use cookies for tracking.

Technical data: Our servers automatically log standard technical information including IP addresses (anonymized), browser type, device type, and operating system. This data is used for security and performance monitoring only.

Information you provide: If you contact us, subscribe to updates, or leave comments, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email address).

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Understand which content resonates with our audience; improve Site performance and reliability; respond to inquiries; comply with legal obligations; and protect against misuse.

Cookies and Tracking

Foreign Curiocities uses privacy-focused analytics that do not require cookie consent banners. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or cross-site tracking of any kind.

Third-Party Services

Our Site is hosted on Vercel. Analytics are provided by privacy-focused tools that comply with GDPR and do not track individual users across sites. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in aggregate form. Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. If you contact us, we retain your message and contact information for as long as necessary to respond and for our legitimate business interests.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. Contact us at privacy@foreigncuriocities.com to exercise these rights.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@foreigncuriocities.com.