Last updated: June 11, 2026
Digital Nomads Media respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you visit digitalnomadsmedia.com, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, contact us, submit content, or interact with our website.
Digital Nomads Media is operated by Ahlem Mahroua.
For privacy questions or requests, contact: hello@digitalnomadsmedia.com
1. Who we are
Digital Nomads Media is a global editorial website about digital nomads, remote work, workations, digital nomad visas, remote work destinations, location-independent work, tools, and lifestyle.
For the purposes of applicable privacy laws, the data controller is:
Ahlem Mahroua Email: hello@digitalnomadsmedia.com Location: United Arab Emirates
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information.
Information you provide directly
This may include:
- your name;
- email address;
- website URL;
- comments submitted on articles;
- newsletter signup information;
- messages sent through contact forms or email;
- guest post submissions, tips, stories, interview responses, or contributor information;
- any other information you choose to send us.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect information such as:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- device type;
- operating system;
- pages visited;
- referral source;
- approximate location;
- time and date of visit;
- interactions with the website;
- cookie and analytics identifiers.
Information from third-party tools
We may receive information from tools and services we use, including:
- WordPress;
- Google Analytics or similar analytics tools;
- Mailchimp for newsletter subscriptions;
- spam protection tools;
- advertising networks such as Google AdSense;
- affiliate platforms such as Amazon Associates and other partners;
- embedded content providers such as YouTube, Google Maps, Instagram, and affiliate widgets;
- future advertising pixels, including Meta Pixel.
3. How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- operate and improve the website;
- publish and manage comments;
- respond to messages and requests;
- manage newsletter subscriptions;
- send newsletters and updates if you subscribe;
- review guest posts, tips, submissions, and contributor requests;
- analyze website traffic and content performance;
- prevent spam, abuse, fraud, and security issues;
- display, measure, and improve advertising;
- track affiliate link performance;
- comply with legal obligations;
- protect our rights, users, and website.
4. Legal bases for processing
Depending on your location, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent, for example when you subscribe to the newsletter, accept non-essential cookies, or agree to receive communications.
- Legitimate interests, for example to operate the website, understand audience behavior, improve content, prevent spam, and maintain security.
- Contract or pre-contractual steps, for example when you contact us about collaboration, guest posts, advertising, or working with us.
- Legal obligations, where we must keep records or respond to lawful requests.
- Your explicit consent, if required for certain cookies, marketing, or data uses.
5. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any other information requested in the signup form.
We use Mailchimp to manage newsletter subscriptions and email communications.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us at hello@digitalnomadsmedia.com.
We retain newsletter data until you unsubscribe, request deletion, or we no longer need it for the purpose for which it was collected.
6. Comments
If you leave a comment on the website, we may collect your name, email address, website URL, IP address, browser information, and comment content.
This information may be used to display your comment, manage replies, detect spam, moderate content, and protect the website.
Comments may be publicly visible depending on how you submit them.
7. Guest posts, submissions and interviews
If you submit a guest post, tip, story, interview response, or other contribution, we may collect your name, email address, website, social media profile, bio, submitted content, and related correspondence.
We use this information to review, edit, publish, credit, or contact you about your submission.
8. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, approximate location, referral source, and interactions with content.
This helps us improve our content, site structure, user experience, and editorial strategy.
9. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- make the website function properly;
- remember preferences;
- analyze traffic;
- prevent spam and abuse;
- support comments and forms;
- measure advertising performance;
- track affiliate links;
- display or personalize ads where applicable.
For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.
10. Advertising and affiliate tracking
Digital Nomads Media may use affiliate links, sponsored links, display advertising, and advertising networks.
Affiliate partners and advertising networks may use cookies, tracking links, pixels, or similar technologies to measure clicks, purchases, signups, ad performance, and commissions.
We may use services such as Amazon Associates, Google AdSense, Meta Pixel, and other affiliate or advertising partners.
11. Embedded content
Articles may include embedded content from third-party platforms, such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, Instagram posts, social media posts, affiliate widgets, or other external tools.
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, track your interactions, and apply their own privacy policies.
12. Who we share information with
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the website, including:
- website hosting providers;
- WordPress plugins and site tools;
- analytics providers;
- email newsletter providers;
- spam protection tools;
- advertising networks;
- affiliate platforms;
- payment or invoicing providers if used in the future;
- legal, accounting, or professional advisors;
- authorities if required by law.
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly, including certain advertising or analytics activities. Where required, you may have the right to opt out of such activities.
13. International transfers
Digital Nomads Media is operated from the United Arab Emirates and may use service providers located in other countries, including the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions.
Your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries that may have different data protection laws from your country of residence.
Where required, we aim to rely on appropriate safeguards or service provider terms to protect personal information.
14. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
In general:
- newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion;
- contact form and email correspondence may be kept as long as needed to respond, maintain records, or manage relationships;
- comments may remain on the website unless removed by us or requested for deletion where applicable;
- analytics data may be kept according to the settings of the analytics provider;
- legal, tax, or business records may be kept as required by applicable law.
15. Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of your information;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- request a copy of your information;
- opt out of certain marketing communications;
- opt out of certain sale, sharing, or targeted advertising activities where applicable;
- lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
We provide one global privacy request process. To exercise your rights, contact:
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
16. California privacy notice
If you are a California resident, you may have specific privacy rights under California privacy law, including the right to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain sharing or sale of personal information, as well as the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
Digital Nomads Media does not currently sell personal information for money. However, some analytics, advertising, affiliate, and tracking activities may be considered “sharing” or “sale” under certain laws.
To make a privacy request, contact:
17. EU, UK and EEA users
If you are located in the EU, UK, or EEA, you may have rights under GDPR-style privacy laws.
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
18. UAE and other privacy laws
Digital Nomads Media is operated from the United Arab Emirates. We aim to handle personal information in a fair, transparent, and responsible way, including for users who may have rights under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and other applicable privacy laws.
If you have a privacy request, contact us at:
19. Children’s privacy
Digital Nomads Media is a general-audience website and is not directed specifically at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, or under the applicable age of consent in your country.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact hello@digitalnomadsmedia.com and we will take appropriate steps.
20. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information. However, no website, email, database, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You use the website at your own risk.
21. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
22. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact:Digital Nomads Media Operated by: Ahlem Mahroua Email: hello@digitalnomadsmedia.com
