Effective Date: 30 May 2025
At The Midlife Globetrotter, accessible from https://www.midlife-globetrotter.co.uk, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Who We Are
The Midlife Globetrotter is a travel blog offering inspiration, tips and resources for solo female travellers over 50. Our website is operated from the United Kingdom and is subject to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@midlife-globetrotter.co.uk
Website: https://www.midlife-globetrotter.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Name and email address (e.g. when signing up for our newsletter, downloading resources or contacting us)
Comments you leave on blog posts
Preferences regarding marketing and communication
b. Information We Collect Automatically
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring website or search engine
Cookies and similar technologies (see section 7)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Provide and maintain the website
Respond to your enquiries or comments
Send newsletters or updates (if you’ve opted in)
Improve our content and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases to collect and use your data:
Consent – e.g. when you sign up for our newsletter
Legitimate interests – to improve the website or understand our audience
Legal obligation – e.g. for compliance with data protection laws
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. email newsletter providers, website analytics platforms)
Legal authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to respect your personal data and comply with UK data protection laws.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your personal data as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or request deletion of your data at any time by emailing us at admin@midlife-globetrotter.co.uk.
7. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and deliver relevant content.
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (link to a separate Cookie Policy page, if applicable).
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access – Request copies of your personal data
Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure – Ask us to delete your personal data
Restriction – Request limited processing of your data
Objection – Object to certain uses of your data
Data portability – Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@midlife-globetrotter.co.uk.
9. External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when you leave our site.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
The Midlife Globetrotter
Email: admin@midlife-globetrotter.co.uk
Website: https://www.midlife-globetrotter.co.uk
