Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
At World School Travels, accessible from https://worldschooltravels.co.uk, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under UK and international privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
• Personal information such as your name and email address (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource).
• Technical data including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour (collected via cookies and tools like Google Analytics).
• Usage data including how you interact with our website, which pages you visit, and how long you stay.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
• Send email newsletters and updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
• Respond to your messages or questions submitted through our contact form.
• Prevent spam and ensure website security.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data (e.g., subscribing to emails).
• Legitimate interests: We use analytics to understand and improve the website experience, which we believe is a reasonable interest.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies to help us analyse traffic, personalise content, and improve the website experience.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to decline them if you prefer.
5. Data Storage and Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
• Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: typically stored for up to 26 months
Your data is securely stored using reputable third-party providers such as Google and email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite or ConvertKit).
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: worldschooltravelsfam@gmail.com
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external sites and encourage you to read their privacy notices.
8. Affiliate Links & Advertising
Some content on this website may include affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only promote products and services we genuinely believe in or have personally used.
We may use third-party affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates, Booking.com, or other travel or educational affiliates), and these companies may use cookies to track your interaction with their services.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact: World School Travels on Email: worldschooltravelsfam@gmail.com Website: https://worldschooltravels.co.uk
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