Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklärung
Last updated: 30.11.2025
1. Introduction
MonthlyNomad (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website monthlynomad.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws (BDSG).
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2. Controller / Verantwortlicher
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Zachary Raymond-Stern
Paulstrasse 31
50676 Köln
Deutschland
Email: zach-seo@protonmail.com
Website: https://monthlynomad.com
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3. Information We Collect
3.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
– Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform
– Usage Data: Information about your visit, including the full URL clickstream, page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page
3.2 Information You Provide
Currently, we do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to browse our Site. If you contact us via email or contact form, we collect:
– Name
– Email address
– Any other information you choose to provide
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
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4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
4.1 Website Operation and Improvement
– To provide, operate, and maintain our Site
– To improve, personalize, and expand our Site
– To understand and analyze how you use our Site
– To develop new features, products, and services
4.2 Analytics
– We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our Site
– Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data
– We have enabled IP anonymization to protect your privacy
– We do not share personal data with Google for their other services
– You can opt-out of Google Analytics by declining cookies in our cookie banner
4.3 Communication
– To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
– To send you important updates about our Site (if you have provided your email)
4.4 Legal Compliance
– To comply with legal obligations
– To protect our rights and the rights of others
– To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6):
– Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – for cookies and analytics
– Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – for Site operation and improvement
– Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) – for compliance with German and EU law
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5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
5.1 Affiliate Partnerships
Our Site contains affiliate links to accommodation booking platforms and other travel-related services. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work:
– We include special tracking links in our recommendations
– These links contain identifiers that track referrals from our Site
– If you make a booking through our link, we may receive a commission from the partner
– The tracking typically uses URL parameters and may use cookies (subject to your consent)
Affiliate Partners We Work With:
– Online accommodation booking platforms
– Travel service providers
– Other nomad-related services
Your Privacy:
– We do not receive your personal information from affiliate partners
– We only receive aggregate commission data (e.g., “X bookings were made”)
– Your relationship is directly with the affiliate partner
– Their privacy policies govern how they handle your data
Transparency:
– We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships
– Our recommendations are based on genuine research and user value
– Commission does not influence our honest reviews and recommendations
5.2 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services on our Site:
Google Analytics
– Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
– Purpose: Website analytics and visitor behavior analysis
– Data collected: Anonymized usage data, page views, session duration
– Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Opt-out: Available through our cookie banner
OpenStreetMap
– Provider: OpenStreetMap Foundation
– Purpose: Display interactive maps showing accommodation locations
– Data collected: Map tile requests (may include IP address)
– Privacy Policy: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy
Google Fonts (Self-Hosted)
– We self-host Google Fonts to protect your privacy
– No data is sent to Google when fonts are loaded
– Fonts are served directly from our server
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6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
– Analytics Data: Retained for 2 months in Google Analytics, then automatically deleted
– Contact Inquiries: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for legal documentation purposes (typically 3 years)
– Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for specific retention periods
– Server Logs: Retained for 7 days for security purposes, then automatically deleted
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7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:
7.1 Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR)
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
7.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
7.3 Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Article 17 GDPR)
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
7.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR)
You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
7.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
7.6 Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3) GDPR)
Where processing is based on consent (e.g., cookies), you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. You can do this through our cookie banner settings.
7.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
German Data Protection Authority:
Die Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit
Graurheindorfer Str. 153
53117 Bonn
Germany
Website: https://www.bfdi.bund.de
Email: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de
How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [zach-seo@protonmail.com]
We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.
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8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
– Encryption: Our Site uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
– Hosting Security: Our hosting provider (Hostinger) implements industry-standard security measures
– Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
– Regular Updates: We keep our software and systems updated with security patches
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including:
– United States: Google Analytics (Google LLC) – covered by EU-US Data Privacy Framework
– Other Countries: Our hosting provider may use servers in various locations
We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements through:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
– Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
– Other appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR Article 44-49
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10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
– Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
– Updating the “Last updated” date at the top
– For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our Site)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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12. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
When you click an affiliate link, you are subject to that partner’s privacy policy and data practices.
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13. Special Note for German Users / Besonderer Hinweis für deutsche Nutzer
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Datenschutzbeauftragter
Currently, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) under Article 37 GDPR, as we do not engage in large-scale processing of special categories of data or systematic monitoring.
Widerspruchsrecht
Sie haben das Recht, aus Gründen, die sich aus Ihrer besonderen Situation ergeben, jederzeit gegen die Verarbeitung Sie betreffender personenbezogener Daten, die aufgrund von Artikel 6 Absatz 1 Buchstabe f DSGVO (Datenverarbeitung auf der Grundlage einer Interessenabwägung) erfolgt, Widerspruch einzulegen.
Beschwerderecht
Sie haben das Recht, sich bei einer Aufsichtsbehörde zu beschweren, insbesondere in dem Mitgliedstaat Ihres Aufenthaltsorts, Ihres Arbeitsplatzes oder des Orts des mutmaßlichen Verstoßes.
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14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: [zach-seo@protonmail.com]
Website: https://monthlynomad.com
Mail:
Zach Raymond-Stern
Paulstrasse 31
50676 Köln
15. Additional Information
15.1 Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling as defined in GDPR Article 22.
15.2 Data Protection Officer
As we do not process large volumes of sensitive personal data, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. However, you can contact us directly with any privacy-related questions.
15.3 EU Representative
As we are established in Germany (EU), we do not need to appoint an EU representative under Article 27 GDPR.
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This Privacy Policy is compliant with:
– General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO)
– German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG)
– German Telemedia Act (TMG)
– ePrivacy Directive
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End of Privacy Policy