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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 25, 2026

Welcome to This Is Vietnam (https://www.this-is-vietnam.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect data in two ways: information you actively provide to us, and data automatically collected when you navigate our site.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact & Communication: When you email us via our contact page (contact@, editorial@, or partners@this-is-vietnam.com) or fill out a web form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
  • Comments: When you leave a comment on our articles, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

B. Information Automatically Collected

  • Log Data & Analytics: Like most websites, we use Google Analytics to collect data regarding your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and optimize This Is Vietnam.
  • Respond to your emails, comments, and inquiries.
  • Analyze user behavior to improve our content and layout.
  • Detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats, fraud, or spam.

3. Third-Party Services & Affiliates

We participate in affiliate marketing and use third-party tools to monetize and analyze our site. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or tracking scripts to collect data about your browsing habits over time.

Our third-party partners include:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics
  • Affiliate Networks & Links: Agoda, Klook, Yesim, NordVPN, Saily, Welcome Pickups, AirHelp, SafetyWing, Airalo, Get Your Guide, and Stay22 Maps.

When you click an affiliate link or view an interactive map (such as Stay22), these providers may process your IP address or place tracking cookies to track conversions. We do not control these third-party tracking technologies; please consult their respective privacy policies for details on their data handling.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

Depending on where you reside (such as the European Union, United Kingdom, or California), you may have specific data protection rights, including:

  • The Right to Access/Know: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • The Right to Erasure/Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information (such as a comment you left or an email history).
  • The Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of cookies. You can manage this via our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings to reject cookies.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at contact@this-is-vietnam.com.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information.

  • Comments & Metadata: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
  • Emails: General inquiries sent to our contact addresses are retained only as long as necessary to resolve your request.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal regulations. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us at:

📩 contact@this-is-vietnam.com