Our Privacy Policy was last updated on 2/16/2026.
This Privacy Policy applies to The Route to Residency, a personal, non-commercial blog operated for informational and hobby purposes.
This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.
We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
The Website is operated from the United States and is primarily intended for users located in the United States. We do not actively market to individuals in the European Union or other jurisdictions with comprehensive data protection regulations.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
“Company” (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) refers to Joseph Durocher, the individual owner and operator of The Route to Residency, a personal hobby blog.
“Country” refers to United States.
“Cookies” are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
“Device” means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cell phone or a digital tablet.
“Personal Data” is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
“Service” refers to the Website.
“Service Provider” means third-party services or individuals that assist in operating the Website, analyzing usage, hosting infrastructure, or storing and managing information on behalf of the Company.
“Usage Data” refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
“Website” refers to The Route to Residency, accessible from https://www.theroutetoresidency.com/.
“You” means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using Our Service, You may voluntarily provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This may include but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First and last name
Personal information is collected only when voluntarily submitted, such as when contacting the Website or participating as a guest blogger.
For guest contributors, this may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Confirmation of agreement to publish content
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.
Usage Data may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
- Other Diagnostic data
When accessing via mobile device, additional device information may be collected automatically.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate, analyze, and improve the Website.
These technologies may include:
- Essential Cookies – Required for core website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies – Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website.
- Consent Management Cookies – Used to store Your cookie preferences.
We use both Session and Persistent Cookies.
A cookie consent management tool is used to allow users to manage their cookie preferences. Non-essential cookies are deployed only after user consent where required by applicable law.
You may also configure Your browser to refuse cookies. However, some portions of the Website may not function properly without them.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to analyze Website traffic and usage trends. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, device information, and browsing behavior.
Information collected through Google Analytics is subject to Google’s own privacy policies.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. At this time, the Website does not respond to Do Not Track signals.
Service Providers
We use third-party Service Providers to support Website functionality, including but not limited to:
- Hosting and infrastructure services (such as Netlify)
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Cloud storage or document management providers (such as Google Drive and PandaDoc)
These providers may process Personal Data and Usage Data as necessary to operate, secure, and support the Website and related guest contributor agreements.
We do not sell, rent, or trade Personal Data.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.
- To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.
- For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of guest blogger agreements and content publication arrangements.
- To contact You: To contact You by email regarding guest blogger submissions, agreements, or other administrative communications related to the Service.
We may share Your personal information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to help operate the Website, analyze usage, or store and manage documents and agreements. These may include but are not limited to analytics services, document management tools, and cloud storage providers.
- For business transfers: If ownership or control of the Website changes in the future (for example, if the site is transferred to another owner), user information may be transferred as part of that transition. Any new owner will be required to honor this Privacy Policy or provide users with notice of any material changes to the Privacy Policy.
- For legal reasons: We may disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
- With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Personal information is shared only with trusted service providers necessary to operate the Website (such as but not limited to analytics, hosting, or document management tools), or when required by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on Your jurisdiction, You may have the right to:
- Request access to the Personal Data We hold about You
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of Your Personal Data
- Request restriction of certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, You may contact Us at theroutetoresidency@gmail.com.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in Your jurisdiction.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.
Security of Your Personal Data
The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You may contact Us at: