GoExpat ("we", "us", "our") operates goexpat.net and publishes articles and country guides on visas, taxes, salaries, cost of living, and healthcare — for expats and digital nomads. This Privacy Policy describes what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. How to reach us
If you have questions about this policy or about any data we hold about you, email [email protected]. We will do our best to acknowledge and resolve every privacy message as soon as we reasonably can.
2. What data we collect
We only collect data that is necessary to operate the site and improve it. The categories below describe what we may collect from you.
- Information you provide directly — for example, the email address you submit if you contact us or sign up for the newsletter.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, and pages viewed. This is collected automatically through server logs.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy for more information.
3. Why we use your data
We use the information above for a narrow set of purposes: to deliver the website and protect it from abuse, to respond to email enquiries you send us, to send the newsletter to people who have subscribed, to understand aggregated site traffic and improve content, and to comply with any applicable law. We do not use your data for profiling or for any other purpose without telling you first.
4. Who we share data with
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with the service providers who help us run the site, and only to the extent strictly necessary.
- Hosting and infrastructure — our servers are operated by a reputable third-party hosting provider that processes data on our behalf.
- Email delivery — transactional and newsletter emails are sent through a third-party email service.
- Analytics — we may use a third-party analytics service to understand aggregated site traffic and improve content. You can block the cookies it sets through your browser settings.
- Legal authorities — if required by law, we may disclose data in response to a valid legal request.
5. Your choices
You can ask us at any time what personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. You can also unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of every message. Email [email protected] with any request and we will action it as soon as we reasonably can.
6. Children's privacy
The site is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it.
7. Security
We use industry-standard encryption for traffic to and from the site, hash credentials with established algorithms, and review access logs regularly. No system is perfectly secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date above will always reflect the latest revision, and we encourage you to review the policy occasionally.
9. Contact
Questions, requests, or complaints about privacy should go to [email protected].