Privacy Policy for Joysita Life
Effective Date: April 14, 2025
Website: https://joysitalife.com
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://joysitalife.com. We are a lifestyle brand focused on culinary travel and wellness, offering newsletter content, travel inspiration, and curated trip experiences through affiliate partnerships.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Newsletter and Contact Forms
We collect your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or complete a contact form. This data is used to send updates, marketing materials, and trip information.
You may unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in each email or by contacting us at kari@joysitalife.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar privacy policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from posted images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie holds no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
If you log in:
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Login cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
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Screen settings cookies last 1 year.
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Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish a post, a cookie (no personal data) will be saved in your browser. It simply notes the post ID and expires in 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other site directly.
These websites may:
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Collect your data
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Use cookies
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Track your interaction
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Monitor behavior (especially if you’re logged into their services)
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers. However, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Affiliate Travel Services
Joysita Life promotes culinary travel experiences and may earn a commission through affiliate links. Any personal information related to booking or travel is collected and stored by secure third-party platforms. We do not collect or store credit card data on this website.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely to approve follow-up comments automatically.
If users register on the site (if applicable), their personal profile data is stored. Users can edit, update, or delete this data anytime (except usernames). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
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An exported file of your personal data
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Deletion of your personal data
This excludes data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To request data or deletion, email: kari@joysitalife.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services (such as Akismet or others).
Social Media and Third-Party Platforms
We may collect contact information via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or other platforms when you engage with our content. Please refer to each platform’s own privacy policy.
Your Rights – U.S. Residents
We comply with privacy laws in all 50 states. Under CCPA and similar laws, U.S. residents may request access to their data or deletion of personal information.
To exercise your rights, email: kari@joysitalife.com
Your Rights – Canadian Residents
Under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we will only send marketing communications with your express consent. You may unsubscribe at any time. You may also request access to or deletion of your information by emailing kari@joysitalife.com.
Your Rights – UK Residents
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent or lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Email kari@joysitalife.com to exercise these rights.
Children’s Privacy
Our content is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old.
Security
We use industry-standard practices to protect your information but cannot guarantee 100% security online.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Kari
Email: kari@joysitalife.com
Website: https://joysitalife.com