Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller & Scope

This Privacy Policy describes the practices of MARTYNAS JANKAUSKAS ("we", "us", or "our"), operating the publication and travel advisory website at MARTYNAS JANKAUSKAS. For inquiries regarding this policy or data processing, please contact us at [email protected]. This policy governs how we collect, handle, use, and protect your information across our website and services.

2. Categories of Information Collected

We collect information in the following manners:

• Information Submitted Voluntarily: When submitting an inquiry or contacting us, you may provide your full name, email address, telephone number, destination preferences, and message content.
• Information Collected Automatically: Standard log details including device type, operating system, browser configuration, IP address, referral URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information gathered via essential, functional, analytical, and marketing cookies governed by your consent preferences.

3. Purposes of Processing & Legal Basis

4. Google Consent Mode v2 & Cookie Framework

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2 in an advanced posture. When you first visit, advertising, personalization, and analytics storage are set to 'denied' by default until you grant explicit consent via our banner. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link located in the footer of every page.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

MARTYNAS JANKAUSKAS does not sell or share your personal information with third-party data brokers. We share data strictly with vetted technical service providers under binding confidentiality agreements, including web hosting infrastructure, transactional email dispatchers, and regulatory authorities when strictly required by law.

6. Data Retention & Security Measures

We retain submitted contact requests for as long as necessary to fulfill the requested communication, after which records are archived or securely deleted within 24 months. We implement SSL/TLS encryption in transit, strict access control, and periodic vulnerability reviews to safeguard personal data.

7. Your Privacy Rights (US State Privacy Protections)

Under United States privacy frameworks, including California (CCPA/CPRA) and other applicable state laws, residents have rights to: (a) request access to personal information collected; (b) request correction of inaccurate data; (c) request deletion of personal information; and (d) opt out of any non-essential profiling or targeting. To exercise these rights, submit your request to [email protected]. You will not face discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for adult travel enthusiasts and does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 in accordance with COPPA. If you believe a minor has submitted information, please notify us immediately for prompt deletion.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect emerging regulatory standards or modified site functionality. The updated date at the top of this document indicates the latest revision.