Privacy Policy

Last updated July 2025.

We collect the following types of personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us:

• First Name: We collect your first name to personalise communications and address you appropriately.
• Email Address: We collect your email address to send you newsletters, updates, or respond to your inquiries.

We only collect the minimum personal data necessary to provide these services and do not collect other personal identifiers without your consent.

In addition to this, we collect usage data about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, clicks, and general location. This information is collected through cookies and tracking tools provided by services like Google Analytics, MonsterInsights, and Google AdSense.

This data is used for website analytics and personalised or non-personalised advertising, depending on your consent preferences. You can control whether this data is collected for advertising purposes using the cookie preferences available through our banner.

By providing your personal information and using our site, you consent to the collection and use of this data as described in this Privacy Policy.

We collect personal information from you through the following methods on our website:

• Newsletter Subscription Form: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your first name (if provided) and email address through a subscription form. You voluntarily provide this information to us.
• Contact Form: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your first name and email address, along with any other information you provide in the message. This allows us to respond to your inquiries or feedback.

These collection methods are designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, ensuring that you have control over the information you provide to us.

Analytics and Advertising Tools
We also use third-party tools such as MonsterInsights, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This includes data like page views, time on site, device type, browser, general location, and referral source.

While this data is not collected through our contact or subscription forms, it may include identifiers (e.g. IP address) that are considered personal data under data protection laws. This information is used to improve website performance, understand user behaviour, and deliver relevant ads — based on your consent choices managed via our cookie banner.

We use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:

• Responding to Inquiries: If you contact us through our contact form, we use your name and email address to respond directly to your questions or feedback.
• Sending Newsletters: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your name (if provided) and email address to send occasional updates, recipes, or related content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

In addition, we collect data through third-party tools such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. This includes browsing behaviour, location, device type, and other information that may be considered personal under data protection laws. This data is used based on your cookie preferences to analyse site traffic, personalise or deliver non-personalised ads, and improve user experience.

• Legal Compliance: In rare cases, we may need to process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to valid law enforcement requests.

We do not use your personal information for any purposes beyond what is outlined in this policy. You are always in control of how your data is used, and can adjust your preferences at any time via our cookie banner or contact form.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, in certain limited circumstances, we may disclose your personal information to third parties, as outlined below:

• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services such as email platforms and analytics providers to help operate and improve our website. These providers are only given access to your data when necessary and are contractually required to keep it secure and confidential.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so, for example, in response to a court order, government request, or other lawful requirement.
• Protection of Rights and Safety: We may disclose your personal information where necessary to protect our legal rights, enforce our terms, or ensure the safety of our users or others, including cooperating with law enforcement where appropriate.

We take care to ensure that any third parties we work with meet appropriate data protection standards and follow secure data handling practices.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and its intended use. Once the data is no longer needed, we take steps to securely delete or de-identify it in line with applicable data protection laws.

Here is how we handle different types of data:

• Newsletter Subscriptions: We keep your email address and related details for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails, and your data will be promptly removed from our list.
• Contact Form Submissions: Data submitted via contact forms is retained for a reasonable period to respond to your enquiry or as needed for legal or administrative purposes.
• Analytics and Advertising Data: Usage data collected via Google Analytics, MonsterInsights, and Google AdSense is retained according to their respective data retention policies. This data is typically stored in aggregate form and may include identifiers considered personal under privacy laws. Retention may also depend on your cookie preferences, managed through our Consent Mode-enabled cookie banner.

We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure compliance. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or rendered unidentifiable where appropriate.

If you have questions about how long we store your data, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and have implemented reasonable security measures to keep it safe. These include:

• Secure Website: Our site uses encryption (such as HTTPS) to protect your information during transmission.
• Access Controls: Only authorised personnel with a legitimate need can access personal data.
• Data Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with protections in place to prevent unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.

We also use trusted third-party services to support the operation of our website (such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, and email delivery services). These services have their own security practices and are responsible for protecting the data they process on our behalf.

While we take care to secure your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely foolproof. If you have concerns or questions about data security, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section.

As a user of our website, you have specific rights regarding the personal information we collect and process, including your name and email address. We respect your privacy and aim to ensure you remain in control of your data at all times.

These rights include:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our records.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have questions about your data, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this Privacy Policy.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent, which you can withdraw at any time. If you are located in the UK or the EU, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to data collected on spicetraveller.com and does not extend to third-party websites linked to or from our platform. We encourage you to review those sites’ privacy policies separately.

Cookies and Consent

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, personalise content, and serve relevant advertisements.

We use a cookie management tool powered by CookieYes to ensure compliance with privacy laws, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR. Our cookie banner puts you in full control. You can choose to Accept All cookies, or Customise your settings to reject all non-essential cookies, including those used for analytics and personalised advertising.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Performance and Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics and MonsterInsights help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages viewed, duration, links clicked), so we can improve performance and content.
• Advertising: We use services such as Google AdSense to show personalised or non-personalised ads based on your consent. These tools may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies to understand your interests and show relevant ads.

Consent is managed through our cookie banner, which uses Google’s Consent Mode to adjust how cookies behave based on your choices. You’re in control; update or withdraw your consent anytime via our cookie banner or browser settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us analyse site performance, track popular content, and improve user experience.

Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, links clicked, geographic region, device type, browser, and operating system. This data may include identifiers (e.g. IP address) that are considered personal data under data protection laws, although it is not used by us to directly identify individual users.

Data collection by Google Analytics is controlled through our cookie banner, which uses Google’s Consent Mode to ensure that tracking only occurs if you give permission. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie preferences banner on our site.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Based on your cookie preferences, these ads may be personalised (based on your browsing history and interests) or non-personalised (based on general site content and location).

Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction with ads. This information is used to show relevant ads, limit the number of times you see the same ad, and measure ad performance.

Consent for personalised advertising is managed via our cookie banner, which uses Google’s Consent Mode to respect your choices. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie banner on our website.

To learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with the date of the latest revision at the top.

We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed of any changes. If the updates are significant or affect how we handle your personal data, we may also notify you by placing a notice on our website or contacting you via the email address you provided (if applicable).

Your continued use of the website after any changes have been posted will be considered acceptance of the updated terms.