Last updated: 23rd January 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the-travelling-poet.co.uk (“the Website”).
Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This website is operated by The Travelling Poet, based in the United Kingdom.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that you choose to provide.
Contact Form
When you use the contact form on this website, we collect:
Name (required)
Email address (required)
Phone number (optional)
Any information you include in your message
Direct Email Contact
If you contact us directly via the email link on the website, we will receive your email address and any information you choose to include.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data only to:
Respond to enquiries
Communicate about bookings, performances, or availability
Provide information you have requested
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the basis of:
Consent – when you contact us directly
Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage professional communications
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely and accessed only when necessary.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry or for legitimate professional purposes.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your data may only be shared where legally required or where necessary to operate the website (for example, website hosting services), and only with appropriate safeguards in place.
7. Links to External Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, online book retailers).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the website.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
