Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 12th, 2026

This travel blog, The Untold Journeys is written and edited by Kelly Hemsley. Any questions regarding the information on this blog or how your data is handled, please contact the team directly at hello.theuntoldjourneys.com.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

1. Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our website, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information. This may include:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name

Usage Data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser  type and version, the pages you visit, the time of visit, the date of visit, the time spent viewing each page and other diagnostic data. 

2. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic, user behavior, and to improve our website’s performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and referring pages. To learn more about how Google uses this information, please visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

3. Advertising and Affiliate Networks (Stay22 & Travelpayouts)

The Untold Journeys participates in affiliate marketing programs, which help fund this website at no extra cost to you. We work with the following networks:

  • Travelpayouts: A travel affiliate network that connects us with various travel booking platforms.

  • Stay22: An interactive map and accommodation booking tool.

When you click on an affiliate link, interact with a map, or make a booking through these services, cookies are placed on your device to track clicks, impressions, and conversions for commission purposes. These third-party networks may also collect usage data, device information, and location data to provide relevant travel options.

We clearly disclose the presence of affiliate links within our content in accordance with UK Advertising Standards (ASA) guidelines.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

The Untold Journeys may use your personal data for the following purposes: 

  • to enable you to customise and personalise your experience whilst using our website
  • for analytical purposes in order to improve our website
  • to manage your requests and inquiries
  • to anaylse usage of the website and improve performance using Google Analytics
  • to display relevant affiliate content and tracking links that support the site

5. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies used include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality and website security.

  • Notice Acceptance Cookies: To remember if you have accepted or declined our cookie banner.

  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track site traffic and performance.

  • Advertising & Affiliate Cookies: Used by partners like Stay22, Travelpayouts, and Amazon Associates to track clicks and attribute commissions.

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time via your web browser settings or through our website’s cookie consent banner.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)

As a UK-based website, we comply with the UK GDPR. Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.

  • The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.

  • The right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.

  • The right to withdraw consent: If you signed up for our email list, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of the email.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to be used by children (anyone under the age of 13). Any information collected, to our knowledge, from a person under the age of 13 will be deleted immediately.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies individually.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy will be reviewed and updated whenever deemed necessary. Updated will be posted here with a new “last updated” date. Any significant changes will be made clear with a site notice.

11. Contact Us

If you have any question regarding this privacy policy, please contact us by email: [email protected]

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