This Privacy Policy explains how Taste Tbilisi (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://tastetbilisi.com.
We operate from Georgia and provide content to readers globally, including users from the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, and other English-speaking countries. We aim to follow internationally recognized data protection standards.
Who We Are
Website: https://tastetbilisi.com
Taste Tbilisi is a culinary-focused travel publication operated by The Taste Team.
What Personal Data We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. After comment approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible next to your comment.
Contact Forms
If you contact us via email or contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide.
This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance.
Cookies may be used for:
- Saving comment form details for convenience
- Remembering login sessions (if applicable)
- Analytics tracking
- Affiliate tracking
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand visitor behavior.
These services may collect:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Device type
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
This data is used for performance analysis and content improvement only.
Affiliate Links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click these links, third-party platforms may use tracking cookies to record referrals.
We do not control how those third parties process your data. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, maps, social posts, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you and use cookies independently of us.
Who We Share Data With
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with:
- Hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics providers
- Spam detection services
Data sharing is limited to what is necessary for website functionality and security.
How Long We Retain Data
Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely unless deletion is requested.
Contact form emails are retained for administrative purposes.
Analytics data is stored according to the retention settings of the analytics provider.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location (including EU, UK, and certain U.S. states), you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)
Where applicable, we process personal data based on:
- Legitimate interest (site analytics and improvement)
- Consent (cookies where required)
- Contractual necessity (responding to inquiries)
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
International Data Transfers
Because we serve users globally, your information may be processed in countries outside your own jurisdiction.
Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Website: https://tastetbilisi.com