Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 October 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how amyenvoyage.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and shares information when you visit or interact with this website.

By using the site you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Who we are

Data controller: Amy En Voyage (amyenvoyage.com)
Contact: Please use the contact form or the email listed on our Contact page

What information we collect

Information you provide

• Details you send via our contact form or by email
• Comments you leave on posts

Information collected automatically

• Basic usage data such as pages viewed, links clicked and time on page
• Device and browser information and approximate location based on IP address
• Cookies and similar technologies that help the site function and measure performance

Information from partners

• Services we use to operate features on the site may provide aggregated or pseudonymous data as explained below

How we use information

• To operate and maintain the website and its features
• To respond to messages and manage comments
• To understand which content is useful and improve the site
• To keep the site secure and prevent abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

Legal bases under UK and EU GDPR

We process personal data based on:

• Legitimate interests to run, analyse and protect the site
• Consent for optional cookies or features where applicable
• Legal obligation where the law requires record keeping
• Contract when you request something that requires us to process data

You can withdraw consent at any time. This will not affect processing that already took place.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies for essential site functions and to understand performance. You can control cookies in your browser settings. If a cookie banner is shown on the site you can update choices at any time through that banner or a Cookie Settings link where available.

Comments

When you leave a comment we collect the data shown in the comment form along with your IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection. Your comment and display name will be public.

Email updates

We do not currently offer a newsletter. If you choose to sign up for email updates in future we will collect your name and email address to send you news and new posts. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails or by contacting us. We will update this page with the name of our email provider if we introduce a newsletter.

Affiliates

Some posts contain affiliate links. If you click a link and make a booking or purchase we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals and measure performance.

Embedded content

Articles may include embedded content such as videos, maps or social posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly and they may collect data in line with their own policies.

Who we share information with

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the site. These include:

• Website hosting and security providers
• Feature providers such as Grow by Mediavine
• Affiliate platforms that enable commission tracking
• Content and media platforms when you view embedded content

These providers may only process data to perform tasks on our behalf and must protect it. We may also share information if required by law or to protect our rights. We do not sell personal data.

International transfers

Some service providers are located outside the UK or EEA. When personal data is transferred internationally we rely on approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or an adequacy decision.

Data retention

• Contact messages are kept for as long as needed to respond and for record keeping
• Comments remain with the post unless you ask us to remove them
• Cookie and usage data is kept for a reasonable period to operate and improve the site

Your rights

If you are in the UK or EEA you may request:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction or deletion
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing
• Withdrawal of consent where we rely on consent

To exercise your rights please contact us using the details above. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or to your local authority.

Children

This site is not intended for children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with a new Last updated date.