Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
At British Travel by Design, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Request a custom itinerary
- Leave comments or reviews
- Engage with our social media content
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
- Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Prevent fraudulent activity and improve security
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for various purposes, including:
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand website usage
- Email Marketing: Email service providers to send newsletters
- Affiliate Programs: Third-party platforms for booking accommodations and experiences
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect information independently.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
British Travel by Design participates in various affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have certain rights under GDPR, including:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@britishtravelbydesign.com
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@britishtravelbydesign.com
Website: Contact Form