life to remember

a travel blog

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 July 2026

At Life to Remember (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible at https://blog-lifetoremember.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Website Owner

This website is operated by:

Johanna Pia Pöll & Emma Maria Stadlbauer

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://blog-lifetoremember.com

You can also contact us through our official social media channels linked on this website.


2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect different types of personal information.

Information you provide voluntarily

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • subscribe to our newsletter,
  • leave a comment on a blog post,
  • contact us via email,
  • contact us through our official social media channels.

This information may include:

  • your email address,
  • your name (if provided),
  • the content of your message or comment.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of your visit

Some of this information is collected through cookies after you have given your consent where required.


3. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide.

Our newsletter is managed using MailerLite.

We use a double opt-in process to verify your subscription. After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email before being added to our mailing list.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.


4. Comments

Visitors may leave comments on blog posts.

When a comment is submitted, WordPress stores:

  • the information entered in the comment form,
  • your IP address,
  • your browser user agent.

This information helps us detect spam and maintain the security of our website.

Comments are publicly visible together with the name you choose to display.

Spam protection is provided through Akismet Anti-Spam, which may process comment-related data according to its own Privacy Policy.


5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • ensure the website functions properly,
  • remember your cookie preferences,
  • improve user experience,
  • analyze website traffic,
  • enhance website performance.

Non-essential cookies are only placed after you have provided your consent through our cookie banner.

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.


6. Analytics and Website Performance

We use Google Analytics, integrated through Google Site Kit, to better understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics helps us evaluate:

  • website traffic,
  • popular content,
  • visitor behavior,
  • website performance.

Analytics cookies are only activated after your consent where required by law.

We also use Google Search Console to monitor our website’s visibility in Google Search and identify technical issues. Google Search Console does not identify individual visitors.

Additionally, we may use Seobility to analyze and improve the search engine optimization of our website.

To improve loading speed and overall performance, we use WP Rocket, which may generate cached versions of website content.


7. Embedded Third-Party Content

Some pages may include embedded content from third-party platforms.

Examples include:

  • Instagram posts
  • Google Maps

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the respective third-party website directly and may collect data according to that provider’s own privacy practices.

Whenever legally required, such content is only loaded after your consent has been obtained.


8. Affiliate Links

Some pages on this website contain affiliate links.

If you purchase a product or service through one of these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate providers process purchases independently. We do not receive your payment information or other financial details.

Our recommendations are always based on our honest opinions and personal experiences.


9. Third-Party Service Providers

To operate and improve this website, we use trusted third-party service providers, including:

  • Bluehost (website hosting)
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Site Kit
  • Google Search Console
  • MailerLite
  • Akismet Anti-Spam
  • WP Rocket
  • Seobility

These providers may process personal data only where necessary to provide their respective services.


10. Legal Basis for Processing

Where the GDPR applies, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • your consent,
  • the performance of a contract where applicable,
  • compliance with legal obligations,
  • our legitimate interests, including website security, spam prevention, website improvement, and communication with visitors.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws, such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.


12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

For example:

  • newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe,
  • comments remain published unless you request their removal,
  • technical data is retained according to the policies of the respective service providers.

13. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy laws, you may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data,
  • request correction of inaccurate information,
  • request deletion of your personal data,
  • request restriction of processing,
  • object to certain processing activities,
  • withdraw your consent at any time,
  • request data portability where applicable,
  • lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]


14. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting data over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


15. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can remove the information where appropriate.


16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, our services, or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the updated effective date.


17. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Life to Remember

Johanna Pia Pöll & Emma Maria Stadlbauer

📧 [email protected]