Gravelogue Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 17, 2026
Website: https://gravelogue.com
Owner: Gravelogue

1. Who We Are

Gravelogue is a U.S.-based editorial website dedicated to gravel cycling travel, routes, gear, and storytelling. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

We respect your privacy and do not sell personal information.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Name and email address (newsletter signup)
  • Name, email, and website (comments)
  • Information submitted through contact forms

We collect only what is necessary to respond to you or provide requested services.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Gravelogue, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring URL

This data helps us improve the site, understand traffic patterns, and maintain security.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Gravelogue uses cookies to:

  • Enable core WordPress functionality
  • Save comment information
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Support affiliate tracking
  • Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand visitor behavior.

These services may collect:

  • Usage data
  • Device information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Cookie identifiers

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out via Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Comments

When visitors leave comments:

  • Data shown in the form is collected
  • IP address and browser user agent may be collected for spam detection
  • An anonymized hash of your email may be provided to the Gravatar service

Comments and metadata may be stored indefinitely.

5. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • Your email address is stored with our email service provider
  • You may unsubscribe at any time
  • We do not sell or share email lists

6. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (YouTube videos, Instagram posts, maps, etc.).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those websites may collect data and use cookies.

Gravelogue does not control third-party tracking practices.

7. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

Gravelogue may use affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies to track purchases.

All sponsored content will be clearly disclosed.

8. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Send newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Prevent fraud and spam
  • Comply with legal obligations

9. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Bluehost (hosting provider)
  • Email marketing provider
  • Analytics provider
  • Spam detection services
  • Legal authorities when required

All service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard data.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or security purposes.

11. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. State Laws Including California)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Opt out of data processing for targeted advertising

To exercise these rights, email: Contact

We will respond within legally required timeframes.

Gravelogue does not sell personal information as defined under California law.

12. GDPR (European Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA):

Legal bases for processing may include:

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interests (site improvement, analytics)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

You may request:

  • Access
  • Rectification
  • Erasure
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards. However, no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

14. Children’s Privacy

Gravelogue is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will appear on this page with a revised effective date.

16. Contact

For privacy-related questions:

Gravelogue
Email: Contact
Website: https://gravelogue.com