Privacy policy

Hey there! At Silk Stories of Mine, your privacy is important to us, and we want to be upfront about how your personal data is collected and used. Here’s the scoop:

How we handle your personal data

When you visit our website, a little bit of data magic happens behind the scenes. We collect information like:

  • Details about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited before stopping by

  • Your IP address (don’t worry, we don’t memorize it!)

Plus, we might note how you interact with the site, including:

  • Clicks and internal links you follow

  • Pages you visit and how far you scroll

  • Search terms

  • Timestamps of your activity

Why we collect it

We share this information with Squarespace, our website hosting and analytics provider, to learn more about our site traffic and improve your experience. Think of it as fine-tuning the map for smoother adventures!

About cookies

Yes, cookies are involved, though sadly not the edible kind. These small files help make our site run smoothly and let us gather analytics.

  • Functional cookies: Always in action to keep things secure and running like clockwork.

  • Analytics & performance cookies: These only kick in if you give us the thumbs-up on the cookie banner. They help us understand site traffic and improve what we offer.

For a deeper dive, check out the cookies Squarespace uses.

When you submit a form

If you fill out a webform (like to ask us a question or share your thoughts), we collect the info you provide so we can respond. Squarespace helps us process this data to keep things efficient.

Third-party sharing

We include share buttons for platforms like Pinterest so you can easily spread the love. If you use these buttons, the third-party services might collect:

  • Details about your browser, network, and device

  • Info about the page or content you’re sharing

  • Your IP address

Affiliate links

We’re all about sharing travel inspiration, handy tips and our favorite finds to make your journeys unforgettable. Some of the links you’ll come across on our blog are affiliate links. Here’s how it works: if you click on one and decide to make a purchase, we might earn a small commission (think coffee fund for planning our next adventure!),but don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything extra.

We only recommend products and services we’ve used ourselves or genuinely believe in. Whether it’s dreamy travel gear, a cozy place to stay, or tools to make your life easier, we’ve got you covered with things we think you’ll truly love.

We’re part of programs like the Amazon Associates Program, which means we earn a little something when you shop through our links. But no pressure: you’re free to explore, click, or not click. It’s all up to you!
While we sprinkle affiliate links throughout our blog to make your life easier (and your adventures a little smoother), here’s the deal: once you click through to an external site, it’s out of our hands. Think of it as us giving you directions to a cool shop, but we don’t work the cash register there.

We can’t control what happens on those external websites or be held responsible for any hiccups, surprises, or adventures (good or bad) that might follow. So, while we do our best to recommend awesome stuff, always double-check things on your end to make sure they’re just right for you.

Thanks for trusting us to guide your journey and for being part of ours!

Every click, share and comment helps us keep the adventure alive, and we’re so grateful to have you along for the ride.

Silke and Jens ✨