Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

📝 Account Registration

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Encrypted password

✍️ User-Generated Content

Users may voluntarily submit content such as:

• Articles and posts
• Profile details and public bio information

2 Purpose of Data Collection

Information collected is used to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable article publishing functionality
• Maintain website performance
• Prevent fraud, spam, or misuse
• Improve user experience and services

3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your information:

• Passwords are securely hashed and encrypted
• Access to stored data is strictly restricted
• Security measures are applied to prevent unauthorized access

4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze traffic behavior
• Deliver personalized advertisements

5 Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies, advertising identifiers, and device information to display relevant ads based on your interests.

6 GDPR Compliance

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR principles.

⚖️ Legal Basis for Processing Data

• User consent during registration
• Legitimate interest in operating and securing the platform
• Legal obligations where applicable

👤 Your Rights Under GDPR

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time

7 User Control & Account Management

You maintain full control over your data at all times, including:

• Updating your profile information
• Editing or deleting your articles
• Removing personal content from the platform
• Requesting complete account deletion

8 Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate third-party services that have their own privacy policies. These include:

• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Analytics providers (traffic insights)
• External website links in published articles

9 Data Retention Policy

We retain user data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

10 Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

12 Consent

By using GuestCountry, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described here.

13 Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, GDPR requests, or data deletion inquiries, please reach out to us through our official support page.