Last updated: 07-July-2026
The Wandering Core (“me”, “we,” “us,” “our,” thewanderingcore.com) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights available to you — including specific information for visitors in the European Union/EEA/UK and California/other US states with privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
The Wandering Core is a travel blog operated by Shivani Sharma, based in India. If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact me at thewanderingcore@gmail.com.
2. Information We Collect
Information you give us directly:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name, email, and message content when you use our contact form
- Comments you post on the blog
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and general location (city/country level)
- Pages visited, time on page, referring site, and site interactions (via analytics tools)
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)
Information collected by advertising and analytics partners:
- Online identifiers (such as cookie IDs and device IDs)
- Internet or network activity and approximate geolocation, used to personalise ads
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and this site is not directed at children.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information above to:
- Operate and improve the website and content
- Send newsletters to subscribers who opt in
- Respond to contact form inquiries
- Display advertising, including personalised advertising, through our advertising partners
- Understand site traffic and reader interests through analytics
4. Advertising Partners — WordAds
This site participates in WordAds, WordPress.com’s advertising program. WordAds shares certain information about visitors — including online identifiers, internet or device activity, and approximate geolocation, but never your name or contact information — with its advertising partners, who may use it to display personalised ads based on your browsing activity.
Under US state privacy laws (including the CCPA/CPRA), this kind of data sharing for personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “share” of personal information. You have the right to opt out:
- If you are a California resident (or resident of another applicable US state), look for the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our site footer. Clicking it lets you opt out of personalised ads based on your visits to this site.
- You can also manage ad personalisation broadly across WordPress.com sites via WordPress.com’s own advertising settings, linked from that same footer tool.
For more detail on how WordAds handles data, see WordPress.com’s Advertising page and WordPress.com’s Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential site functionality
- Analytics (understanding how visitors use the site)
- Advertising personalisation (via WordAds and its partners)
For EU/EEA/UK visitors: Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are only set with your prior consent, collected through the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by [reopening the cookie preferences tool / revisiting the banner via [link/instructions]].
For all visitors: You can also control cookies through your browser settings, though blocking cookies may affect site functionality. General information on managing cookies is available at aboutcookies.org and youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or aboutads.info and networkadvertising.org (US).
6. How We Share Information
We share information with:
- WordAds and its advertising partners — for the purposes described in Section 4
- Email service provider (Mailchimp) — to send newsletters to subscribers
- Analytics providers (WordPress.com Stats, Google Analytics) — to understand site usage
We do not sell your name, email address, or direct contact details to anyone. Any “sale” or “sharing” referenced under US privacy law relates only to the advertising data described in Section 4.
7. Data Retention
We retain:
- Newsletter subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed, or until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions for [X months/years], to respond to and follow up on inquiries
- Analytics data per the retention settings of our analytics provider
8. Your Rights
If you are in the EU, EEA, or UK (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your contact email].
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA) or a resident of another applicable US state
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
- Delete personal information we’ve collected (with some exceptions)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (see Section 4)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at thewanderingcore@gmail.com or use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the site footer.
9. International Data Transfers
Because we are based in India and use service providers (including WordPress.com/Automattic, based in the US) and advertising partners located in various countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws than your home country.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be noted with an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this policy or your data? Reach us at thewanderingcore@gmail.com.