Privacy Policy

Welcome to Expat Blueprint Co. (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that we receive when you visit https://expatblueprintco.com (the “Site”) and interact with our articles, audio briefings, calculators, interactive diagnostic tools, and syndicated feeds.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with international privacy regulations, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal identifiers when you choose to interact with our resources:

• Inquiries & Consultations: When you complete our contact forms, book a discovery call via Calendly, or email our research desk, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any relocation context you share.
• Interactive Assessments: When you complete the Move Abroad Readiness Audit or Runway Calculator, your answers are calculated client-side to generate your personalized readiness score. We do not require or collect bank account numbers, passwords, tax IDs, or government-issued credentials.
• Email Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our daily AI audio briefings or relocation dispatches, we store your email address and communication preferences.

B. Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you browse our Site, our web servers and performance monitoring tools automatically log standard technical data, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type, device model, and operating system
• Referring URLs and exit pages
• Date/time stamps and clickstream navigation patterns

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

This Site uses Google AdSense and related Google marketing services to display advertisements. To deliver relevant advertising, third-party vendors, including Google, utilize cookies and web beacons.

If you have not opted out of third-party ad serving, the cookies of other third-party vendors or ad networks may also be used to serve ads on our Site. You may review the websites of these ad networks to opt out directly where applicable.

3. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure (FTC Compliance)

Expat Blueprint Co. participates in affiliate marketing programs designed to provide a means for digital publications to earn fees by linking to verified tools and services. We strictly comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning endorsements and testimonials.

Some outbound links on our Site are sponsored or affiliate links (including partnerships with Wise, SafetyWing, and NordVPN). When you click these links and purchase a service or establish an account, we may receive a referral commission or compensation at zero additional cost to you.

Our editorial team only recommends infrastructure tools that meet our rigorous standards for global mobility, data privacy, and financial security. All affiliate links are designated in accordance with Google Webmaster Guidelines using rel="sponsored noopener" attributes. Review our dedicated Affiliate & Legal Disclaimer for granular partner disclosures.

4. Web Analytics & Cookies Management

We use privacy-friendly web analytics (such as Burst Statistics) and caching optimizers (WP-Optimize) to measure site speed, page views, and geographic distribution of readership. These tools do not profile individual users or combine browsing habits across disparate web properties.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain interactive features of our calculators and navigation filters.

5. How We Use and Protect Your Information

We use collected data solely for legitimate business operations:

• To operate, maintain, and optimize the performance of our website.
• To deliver requested audit scoring and provide follow-up relocation insights.
• To detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats, fraud, or spam.
• To comply with statutory legal and accounting obligations.

Data Security: We enforce SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) sitewide, firewalls, and strict server access controls to protect against unauthorized data interception or alteration.

6. GDPR & UK Data Protection Rights (EEA & UK Visitors)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you hold specific statutory rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your personal records.
• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You may object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at hello@expatblueprintco.com. We respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA Disclosures)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know: You may request details about the categories of personal information collected, the sources, and the commercial purposes for collection.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do NOT sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, because third-party advertising cookies (such as Google AdSense) may be classified as “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law, you may opt out via our cookie preferences or by visiting aboutads.info.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

8. Third-Party Websites & External Links

Our content contains links to external websites, government immigration portals, embassy guidelines, and third-party tools. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each external site you visit.

9. Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)

Our Site and services are strictly targeted to adults planning international moves, expatriation, and cross-border careers. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please notify us immediately at hello@expatblueprintco.com, and we will promptly purge such data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal obligations, advertising technologies, or operational practices. The revised version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of our privacy practices.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our compliance with Google AdSense standards, please contact our privacy desk: