Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 October 2025

At The Expat Edit, your privacy matters. This policy explains what personal information is collected when you visit the site, how it’s used, and how your data is protected.

I value your trust and will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with anyone for marketing purposes.

1. Who I Am

The Expat Edit is a personal blog written and managed by Carolyn Campbell-Baldwin.
The website address is: https://www.the-expat-edit.com.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can get in touch via the Contact page.

2. What Information Is Collected

When you visit this website, a few different types of information may be collected:

Information you provide directly

  • When you comment on a blog post or fill out a contact form, you may share your name, email address, or other details you choose to include.

Automatically collected data

  • Like most websites, this site automatically collects non-identifying information such as your IP address, browser type, time spent on the site, and pages visited. This helps me understand how readers use the site and improve content.

Cookies

  • This site uses cookies (small files stored on your browser) to remember your preferences and analyse site traffic. You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

3. How Your Information Is Used

The information collected may be used to:

  • Respond to messages or questions sent through the contact form

  • Improve the website experience and content

  • Monitor site traffic and performance through analytics tools

  • Manage and display personalised advertising or affiliate links where applicable

Analytics data helps me understand which posts are useful to readers — for example, which guides are most read by new expats moving to Oman.

4. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Some pages on The Expat Edit contain affiliate links (including those through the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other trusted partners).
These links use tracking cookies so the retailer knows you arrived via this website.
If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate links do not store personal data such as your name or address — they simply record that a purchase came through a link on this site.

For more details, please see the Affiliate Disclosure.

5. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools and integrations, such as:

  • Google Analytics (to understand site usage)

  • Squarespace (for hosting and website management)

  • Mailchimp or similar (for newsletters or email sign-ups, if used)

  • Amazon Associates (for affiliate tracking)

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Blog posts may occasionally include embedded content (for example, YouTube videos or Instagram reels).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly, meaning those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data held about you

  • Request corrections or deletion of that data

  • Withdraw consent for future data collection

  • Request a copy of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact me via the Contact page.

8. Data Retention

Information provided through comments or contact forms is kept only as long as necessary to respond or maintain the discussion. Analytics and affiliate data are retained in aggregate, anonymised form.

9. How Your Data Is Protected

The site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses HTTPS encryption and secure servers.
I also take care not to store sensitive information outside of these systems.

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the site itself. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

In Short

The Expat Edit aims to create a safe, enjoyable experience for readers.
I only collect the minimum data needed to keep the site running smoothly, and I treat your privacy with the same care I’d expect from any site I visit myself.