Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Staying Abroad Longer (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Email address (when you subscribe or request updates)
  • Payment information, if applicable (processed securely by third-party providers — we do not store full card details)
  • Any information you send via a contact form or email

Information collected automatically

  • Basic analytics data (pages viewed, device type, approximate location, referral source)
  • Cookies or similar technologies used for site functionality and analytics

We do not collect sensitive personal data and we do not sell your information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send updates you opted into
  • Manage access to restricted content, if applicable
  • Improve site content and site functionality
  • Respond to messages or requests

We do not use your data for advertising networks, third-party marketing, or behavioral profiling.

3. Payments & Third-Party Services

Payments, when applicable, are handled securely by third-party providers such as Ghost and/or Stripe.

We do not store your payment credentials.

Third-party services may include:

  • Email delivery (Ghost)
  • Basic analytics with privacy-friendly defaults

These providers receive only what’s needed to operate their services and may not use your information for their own marketing.

4. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for:

  • Site functionality
  • Analytics
  • Maintaining session state

You can disable cookies in your browser, but parts of the Site may not work as intended.

5. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time

All emails include an unsubscribe link.

To make a request, contact us at: stayingabroadlonger [at] gmail.com

6. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, but we take data protection seriously.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: stayingabroadlonger [at] gmail.com