Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy applies to the website at https://www.global-gallivanting.com (“the Website”), which includes a travel blog, resource guides, and an online shop selling print-on-demand and digital products.
Who we are
We are a UK-based sole trader. You can contact us via our Contact page.
What information we collect and why
Visiting the Website
When you visit any part of the Website, certain technical information is automatically generated and recorded by our hosting and analytics systems..This information is used to maintain, secure, and improve the Website and is not used to identify you personally.
Leaving a comment
If you leave a comment on a blog post or article, your name and comment will be publicly visible. Your email address is collected to help manage submissions but will not be displayed publicly.
Subscribing to our newsletter
If you sign up to receive our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. We use Brevo to manage and deliver our email communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Contacting us
If you send us a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, your consent to be contacted, and the content of your message, in order to respond to your enquiry.
Placing an order
When you make a purchase through the shop, we collect your name, email address, and delivery address. This is necessary to process and fulfil your order. Payment details are handled directly by our payment processors – Stripe and PayPal – and are never stored on our systems.
Creating an account
If you create a customer account, we store your name, email address, and order history to make managing your purchases easier. You can request deletion of your account at any time.
Affiliate links
The Website participates in affiliate marketing programmes. This means some links on the site – particularly within blog posts and travel guides – may be affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking. Affiliate links are tracked using cookies placed by the relevant programme. We will always endeavour to identify affiliate content clearly on the page.
Third-party services we use
A2 Hosting
The Website is hosted by A2 Hosting, whose servers are located in North America. This means that data processed when you visit the Website – such as IP addresses and page requests – may be transferred to and stored in the United States. A2 Hosting operates under its own privacy policy and data processing terms.
Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website. Google Analytics may capture your IP address but no other personally identifiable information. Cloudflare Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies or track individuals across sites.
Brevo
We use Brevo to manage our mailing list and send newsletters. Your name and email address are stored in Brevo for this purpose. Please refer to Brevo’s privacy policy for further information.
Stripe and PayPal
Payments are processed by Stripe and PayPal. Each processor handles your payment data under their own privacy policy and security standards. We do not store your payment details.
Gelato
Orders for printed products are fulfilled by Gelato, our print-on-demand partner. We share your name and delivery address with Gelato solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order.
Jetpack
The Website uses Jetpack, which may enable social sharing features and site performance tools. Jetpack’s use of data is governed by its own privacy policy.
WPForms
We use WPForms to manage contact form submissions. Your name and email address are collected for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.
Affiliate programmes
The Website participates in a number of third-party affiliate programmes. These programmes may use cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions. Each programme operates under its own privacy policy.
Cookies
The Website uses cookies to help the site function, collect analytics data, and track affiliate referrals. Third-party services such as Google Analytics and affiliate programmes may also set their own cookies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Website.
How long we keep your data
We retain your data only for as long as necessary. Order records are kept for six years in line with UK accounting requirements. Mailing list data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are kept only as long as needed to resolve your enquiry. Comment data is retained while comments remain published on the site.
Sharing your data
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes. We share data with third-party service providers only where necessary to operate the Website and fulfil orders, as described above. We may disclose your data if required to do so by law.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data, where applicable
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Governing law
This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. We are a UK-based business and our data protection obligations are set out under UK legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where local data protection laws provide additional rights, those rights are not affected by this policy.
Children
The Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised.
Contact
For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please use our Contact page.