1. About LinkMyTravel
LinkMyTravel is a travel information website providing travel updates, travel alerts, visa and entry information, destination information, travel guides and practical travel tips.
For privacy purposes, LinkMyTravel is responsible for deciding how personal information is handled in connection with this website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: info@linkmytravel.com
Website: https://linkmytravel.com
2. Information we may collect
LinkMyTravel is primarily an information and editorial website. We do not currently require visitors to create an account or provide personal information to access the website.
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may process information such as:
- Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us by email, such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.
- Technical information that may be generated when you visit the website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system and information relating to website requests.
- Information relating to website security, performance and technical operation.
We only collect and use information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. How we use information
We may use information to:
- operate and maintain the LinkMyTravel website;
- respond to enquiries sent to us;
- maintain website security and prevent misuse;
- diagnose technical problems and improve website performance;
- comply with legal or regulatory obligations; and
- protect our legitimate interests where appropriate.
We do not currently use personal information for targeted advertising or behavioural profiling.
4. Lawful basis for processing
Where we process personal data, we will rely on an appropriate lawful basis under applicable UK data protection law.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
- Legitimate interests — for operating, securing and maintaining the website and responding to relevant enquiries.
- Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with a legal requirement.
- Consent — where consent is required and we ask you to provide it.
We will only rely on a lawful basis that is appropriate to the particular processing activity.
5. Information you send to us
If you contact LinkMyTravel by email, we may receive your email address, name and any other information you choose to include in your message.
We use this information only for purposes connected with your enquiry or communication with us, unless we have another lawful reason to use it.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary.
6. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with service providers where this is necessary to operate, maintain or secure the website or to provide services requested by you.
For example, technical information may be processed by our website hosting or infrastructure providers.
We may also disclose information where required by law, legal process or a lawful request from an appropriate authority.
7. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including any period required to meet legal, accounting or regulatory obligations.
The appropriate retention period will depend on the type of information and why we need it.
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or securely dispose of it.
8. Website security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Cookies and similar technologies
LinkMyTravel may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the website.
We do not currently use Google Analytics, advertising cookies, behavioural tracking or other non-essential tracking services on LinkMyTravel.
If we introduce non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies in the future, we will review our cookie practices and update our Cookie Policy and any consent mechanism as necessary.
Under applicable UK rules, non-essential cookies generally require informed and affirmative consent before they are placed on a user’s device. ICO
10. Links to other websites
LinkMyTravel may contain links to external websites, including government websites, airlines, airports, embassies, tourism authorities and other third-party sources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
11. Your data protection rights
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances;
- request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;
- object to certain processing;
- request transfer of your information where the right to data portability applies; and
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
These rights are subject to certain legal conditions and exemptions.
To exercise a relevant right, contact us at:
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
12. Complaints
If you have concerns about how LinkMyTravel handles your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can try to resolve your concern.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection.
You can find information about making a complaint on the ICO’s website.
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
13. Children’s information
LinkMyTravel is a general travel-information website and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating accounts or marketing.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us unnecessarily, please contact us at info@linkmytravel.com.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the services we use, legal requirements or how we process personal information.
The latest version will be published on this page with the relevant Last updated date.
We will review this Privacy Policy when our data processing activities change. The ICO recommends keeping privacy information up to date and reviewing it when new processing is introduced. ICO
15. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
LinkMyTravel
Email: info@linkmytravel.com
Website: https://linkmytravel.com