Privacy Policy for "whatovisite"

Welcome to"whatovisite "! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide when you visit and use our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data in compliance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

We are "whatovisite", an affiliate marketing website. Our primary purpose is to provide Sure thing! Here’s a shorter, more impactful version that keeps the essence clear and compelling: At Whatovisite, we help you discover unforgettable travel, whether you're after luxury retreats or budget-friendly getaways. Our mission as travel-focused affiliate marketers is to connect every kind of traveller with the best destinations and deals for adventure, relaxation, or family fun.

We earn a commission when you purchase through the affiliate links on our site.

The Data We DO NOT Store (And Why That's Good for You!)

As an affiliate marketing website, we do not directly collect, process, or store any sensitive personal information about your browsing activity or purchases made through our affiliate links.

This means:

• We do not collect your name, address, payment details, or phone number.

• We do not see what you buy on third-party websites. Your purchases happen directly with the retailer (e.g., Booking.com).

• We do not store your IP address for tracking purposes.

• We do not use cookies to identify you personally.

Our business model relies on directing you to retailers, not on collecting your personal shopping data. When you click an affiliate link, you are leaving our site and interacting directly with the retailer's website, which will have its own privacy policy.

The Data We DO Store (Only When You Give It to Us!)

The only personal information we collect and store is when you voluntarily subscribe to our email list.

• Email Address: When you sign up for our newsletter or email updates, we collect your email address. This is so we can send you [explain what you send, e.g., "our latest deals," "new articles," "exclusive content"].

  • Purpose: To send you the communications you explicitly requested.

  • Lawful Basis (UK GDPR): Your consent. You actively provide your email address and agree to receive our communications. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.

  • How long we keep it: We keep your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our list. If you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list.

How We Protect Your Data

We take the security of your email address seriously. The email addresses you provide are stored on secure servers maintained by our chosen email service provider. We choose providers who are compliant with data protection regulations and employ robust security measures.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorised access, use, modification, and disclosure of the personal data in our control and custody. However, it's important to understand that no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

How We Use Cookies (Minimal Impact)

We use cookies sparingly and only for essential website functionality and basic, non-personal analytics:

• Affiliate Link Tracking Cookies: When you click on an affiliate link on our site, a small cookie may be placed on your browser by the retailer's website, not ours. This cookie simply tells the retailer that you came from our site, allowing us to earn a commission if you make a purchase. This cookie does not collect any personal information about you. It's purely for tracking the referral.

• Basic Analytics (Optional): We may use simple, privacy-focused analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymisation) to understand how people use our site generally (e.g., which pages are popular). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing their browser add-on.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.

Third-Party Websites and Affiliate Links

Our website contains links to other websites. These include:

• Affiliate Links: Links to products or services on third-party retailer websites (e.g., booking.com,getyourguide, etc.) where we may earn a commission if you make a purchase.

• Other External Links: Links to useful resources or information on other websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. Once you leave our site by clicking on one of these links, our Privacy Policy no longer applies. We strongly advise you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. As we only store your email address (if you subscribe), these rights primarily relate to that information:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is being used (which we explain in this policy!).

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (your email address).

• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data we hold about you.

• Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten'): You can ask us to delete your personal data (e.g., by unsubscribing from our email list).

• Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

• Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data (e.g., to receiving marketing emails).

• Right to data portability: You can ask to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any updates on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

mok@whatovisite.com