Last updated: November 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information TravelTellUs (“we”, “us”) collects when you visit https://traveltellus.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to this policy.
Who we are
TravelTellUs is an English-language travel blog about Indonesia. Our website address is https://traveltellus.com.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you leave a comment or contact us, we collect what you enter, such as your name, email address, website and message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our server records standard technical data when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring page and the pages you view. When you comment, we also collect your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
How we use your information
We use this information to:
- run, maintain and improve the website;
- display and moderate comments;
- reply to messages you send us;
- understand which content is useful to readers;
- protect the website against spam, abuse and security threats.
We do not sell your personal information.
Comments
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public next to your comment.
Comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored in your browser.
- If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address and website in cookies so you do not have to fill them in again. These cookies last for one year.
- If you log in, we set cookies to keep you logged in and remember your screen options. Login cookies last for two days (two weeks with “Remember Me”). Screen options cookies last for one year.
- We may use analytics or advertising services in the future. These services may set their own cookies to measure visits or show relevant ads. When we add such services, we will update this policy.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work properly without them.
Embedded content and third-party links
Articles may include embedded content such as videos, maps or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies and track your interaction with the content.
Our articles also link to other websites, including official government sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, so please read their policies.
Media
If you upload images to this website, avoid images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download images and extract that data.
Who we share your data with
We only share personal data when needed to run the website, for example with our hosting provider and spam protection service, or when required by law. If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
How long we keep your data
Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely so follow-up comments can be approved automatically. Registered users (if any) can see, edit or delete their profile information at any time, except their username. Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your rights
You can ask us to:
- send you a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- correct inaccurate data;
- delete your personal data.
This does not include data we must keep for administrative, legal or security reasons. To make a request, contact us through this website.
Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has given us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the date at the top will be updated.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through this website.