Privacy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://abroadworks.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

When you submit information through our contact forms, we collect and store the data you provide, which may include your name, email address, contact number (mobile and/or landline) and any additional details you choose to share. We use this information solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and providing you with the requested information or assistance.

By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS communications from us. 

The data you submit via our contact forms is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is not shared with third parties unless required for the specific purpose of addressing your inquiry or as mandated by applicable laws and regulations.

By using our contact forms, you consent to the collection and processing of the information you provide for the stated purposes. If you have any questions or concerns about the handling of your data through our contact forms, please do not hesitate to contact us using the provided contact information in our Privacy section.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. We take your privacy seriously and only disclose your information when it is essential for the operation of our website and services. Rest assured that any sharing of your data is done in a manner consistent with data protection laws and regulations.

How long we retain your data

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

If you opt-out of receiving SMS messages, we will retain your information only to ensure that your preference is respected in the future.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

If you need to contact us regarding your personal data, privacy concerns, or any other related matter, you can reach us at info@abroadworks.com

Additional information

We strive to be transparent and provide you with all the necessary information regarding how we collect and process your personal data. If you have any questions or require further details about our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us using the provided contact information.

How we protect your data

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal data, we have established procedures to assess and respond to such incidents promptly. This includes notifying relevant authorities and affected individuals, as required by applicable data protection laws.

What third parties we receive data from

We do not routinely receive personal data from third parties. However, in certain circumstances, we may receive information from third-party sources when necessary to provide you with the requested services. Any such data will be handled in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We do not engage in automated decision-making processes or profiling that significantly affect your rights or produce legal effects concerning your personal data. Any automated processing we perform is for routine website functionality and user experience improvement.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We are committed to complying with all applicable industry regulatory disclosure requirements concerning your personal data. If there are specific regulations or standards relevant to your personal data, we will adhere to them in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.