Privacy Policy for SophieScenery
Last updated: 18 January 2026
Who are we?
Our website https://sophiescenery.com is a travel blog managed by Anne-Sophie, where we share stories, tips and photos about traveling around the world. You can contact us via the contact form on our website or by email as listed at the bottom of this page.
This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by SophieScenery and how we use it.
We believe in being transparent about how we use your data. In short: we use data to make this website work better for you, to show relevant advertisements, and to keep the site secure.
What personal data do we collect?
We only collect and process personal data that you actively provide to us or that is automatically collected through certain services.
a. Data you provide yourself
Name, email address or other information you submit through the contact form.
b. Automatically collected data
Visitor data such as IP address, browser type, device, visited pages, date and time of visit, and duration of visit.
These data may be collected by third parties such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
What do we use your data for?
– We use personal data for the following purposes:
– To respond to questions or messages submitted via the contact form.
– To gain insight into how our website is used through travel and performance analytics.
– To display advertisements through Google AdSense and related advertising services. These advertisements may be personalized based on page interactions and interests.
Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience. Since we value your privacy, we use a Cookie Consent Manager (CookieYes). When you first visit our website, you will see a banner asking for your permission to place cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the settings on our website.
We use the following types of cookies:
– Necessary: To make the website work correctly.
– Analytics: To see how many people visit our site (via Google Analytics).
– Advertisement: To show you relevant ads (via Google AdSense).
Cookies may collect information about your use of the website and browsing behavior. You can also manage or delete cookies through your own browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.
Use of third-party services
We use external services such as:
– Google AdSense to display advertisements on the website.
– Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage.
These third parties may collect, use and combine information independently. For more information about how Google processes personal data, we refer to Google’s own privacy policy.
Advertisements (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Sharing of data
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:
– You have given explicit consent.
– We are legally required to do so (for example by court order).
– It is necessary to provide services you have agreed to (such as analytics or advertising providers).
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. For example, messages submitted through the contact form are kept only as long as needed to respond.
Your rights
You have the right to:
– Access your personal data.
– Request correction of incorrect data.
– Request deletion of your personal data.
– Object to certain forms of data processing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form or the email address listed at the bottom of this page.
Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to update or change this privacy policy. Any changes will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be adjusted accordingly.
Social media and external platforms
On SophieScenery, we link to our profiles on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest. It may also occur that content from these platforms (such as videos or images) is embedded or displayed on our website.
When you click on these links or view embedded content, these third parties may collect personal data such as your IP address and place cookies. SophieScenery has no control over how these platforms process personal data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these external platforms for more information.
Affiliate Disclosure
Sophie Scenery participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn a commission on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.
What does this mean for you?
If you click on a link to a product or service (like a hotel on or an activity) and make a purchase, we may receive a small percentage of that sale. This comes at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep this blog running and free for everyone to read.
Do you have a question?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of personal data, you can contact us via the contact form on our website or through e-mail: