Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how thawaio.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Thawaio (thawaio.com), a personal blog covering travel, cuisine, finance, digital living, and personal musings. For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at hello@thawaio.com.
What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Newsletter subscriptions — if you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address. This is used solely to send you new post notifications. We do not share your email with third parties.
- Comments — if you leave a comment using Disqus, your name, email address, and comment content are collected and processed by Disqus. Please refer to the Disqus Privacy Policy for details.
Information collected automatically
- Cookies — this site uses cookies through third-party services (see below). Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.
- Usage data — we may collect anonymised data about how you interact with this site (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs) through analytics tools.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
Google AdSense
We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Disqus
Comments on this site are powered by Disqus. Disqus may collect personal information including your name, email address, and IP address. See the Disqus Privacy Policy for full details.
Google Analytics (if enabled)
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data via cookies. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cloudflare
This site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect technical data (IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs) for security and performance purposes. See the Cloudflare Privacy Policy for details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Deliver the website and its content
- Send newsletter updates to subscribers (email only, if subscribed)
- Display relevant advertising via Google AdSense
- Analyse and improve site performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws including:
- Singapore (PDPA) — the right to access, correct, or withdraw consent for your personal data. Contact hello@thawaio.com to exercise these rights.
- European Union (GDPR) — the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to processing.
- Other jurisdictions — we respect applicable local data protection laws wherever you are located.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thawaio.com.
Cookies
This site uses the following types of cookies:
| Cookie type | Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising | Personalised ad delivery | Google AdSense |
| Analytics | Anonymised usage tracking | Google Analytics |
| Functional | Comment system | Disqus |
| Security | DDoS protection, performance | Cloudflare |
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of comments and other features.
Data Retention
- Newsletter emails — retained until you unsubscribe
- Comment data — retained by Disqus per their own retention policy
- Analytics data — retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at hello@thawaio.com.
External Links
This site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of this site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests: Email: hello@thawaio.com Website: thawaio.com