Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
unplotted (“we,” “us,” “this site,” “unplotted.online”) respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect when you visit, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
unplotted.online is an independently run travel and road-trip blog published by Shubhendu Shubham, based in Bengaluru, India. You can reach us via the Contact page or at the email listed there.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content, which is sent to us via Formspree solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit action (e.g. submitting the newsletter/subscribe widget, if used).
Information collected automatically Like most websites, we automatically collect certain data when you visit:
- IP address (used in anonymized/aggregated form for analytics)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on page, referring URL
- Approximate location (city/country level, derived from IP)
This data is collected through Google Analytics (GA4). We use this information to understand which content is useful, fix broken pages, and improve site performance. We do not use it to identify you personally.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This site uses cookies for:
| Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|
| Analytics (page views, session data) | Google Analytics |
| Ad delivery and personalization | Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager (if enabled) |
| Remembering your dark/light mode preference | This site (local storage, not a tracking cookie) |
| Comment system (if you choose to comment) | Giscus / GitHub Discussions |
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect how parts of the site function but will not block you from reading content.
Google AdSense and ad personalization
If and when this site displays advertising through Google AdSense, Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
- Google uses advertising cookies to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
We do not control the cookies set by Google or its advertising partners. Their use of your data is governed by Google’s Privacy & Terms.
Third-party services used on this site
| Service | Purpose | Their privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic and usage analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense (if active) | Advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Firebase Hosting | Website hosting | firebase.google.com/support/privacy |
| Cloudinary | Image hosting and delivery | cloudinary.com/privacy |
| Giscus / GitHub Discussions | Blog comments (if enabled) | docs.github.com/privacy |
| Formspree | Contact form submissions | formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy |
| YouTube embeds | Embedded video content | policies.google.com/privacy |
Each of these services may set their own cookies and collect data independently of this site, governed by their own privacy policies linked above.
How we use your information
We use the data described above to:
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve content
- Respond to messages sent through the contact form
- Display relevant advertising (where applicable)
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics and ad personalization (see Cookies section above)
- Withdraw consent to data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact page.
External links
Posts on this blog may link to external websites (route maps, gear retailers, accommodation, government tourism sites, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, reach out via the Contact page.