Privacy Policy

Who we are

Privacy Policy for LauraMcVeighTravel.com

Effective Date: 28 May 2025

Welcome to LauraMcVeighTravel.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information, our use of cookies, affiliate disclosures, and the terms under which you use our website.

1. Who We Are

LauraMcVeighTravel.com is primarily a portfolio website providing information to editors and writers. We also provide access to resources, ebooks, courses, and advice for aspiring travel writers.

For questions, you can contact us at:

Email: he***@****************el.com

2. What Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

Email Address – when you sign up for our newsletter or download free resources.

Name – if provided, for personalisation.

Payment Information – when you purchase ebooks or courses, handled securely via third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

Technical Data – such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

Voluntary Information – such as feedback, survey responses, or contact form submissions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To send you newsletters and updates (only with your consent).

To deliver digital products you’ve purchased.

To improve website performance and user experience.

To respond to inquiries and support requests.

To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK and EU GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – for sending marketing emails or storing cookies.

Contract – when processing orders or providing services you’ve requested.

Legitimate Interests – for improving our website or analysing trends.

Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws and tax regulations.

5. How We Store and Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. Your data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers, such as:

Email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit)

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to comply with data protection laws and only process your data for specified purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law (e.g., tax record retention).

7. Your Rights (UK & EU Users)

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information

Withdraw consent at any time

Request data portability

Object to processing for marketing purposes

Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, email us at [Insert contact email].

8. Cookie Policy

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable basic website functionality

Analyse traffic and usage

Personalise your experience

Manage affiliate links

Types of cookies used:

Essential cookies – necessary for core functionality

Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics, to understand user behaviour

Marketing cookies – used in connection with affiliate tracking

By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Affiliate Disclosure

Some of the links on LauraMcVeighTravel.com are affiliate links. This means that we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may also participate in other affiliate programs. All recommendations are based on genuine opinions and experience.

10. Terms and Conditions of Use

By using LauraMcVeighTravel.com, you agree to the following:

All content is for informational purposes only and is not professional legal or financial advice.

Digital products are for personal use only and may not be redistributed without permission.

We reserve the right to modify or remove content at any time without notice.

Users must not engage in spam, harassment, or illegal activities on the site.

We do not guarantee results from using our materials. Your success depends on your effort and circumstances.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or our services. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy, contact:

Email: he***@****************el.com

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