Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 July 2026

1. Introduction

Around the Globe Travels ("we", "us", "our") is a sole trader travel agency based in the United Kingdom and operating worldwide. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or book travel services through us.

Website: https://www.aroundtheglobetravels.com/

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Information you provide to us

When you contact us, request travel services, or make a booking, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal address

• Payment information

• Travel preferences and requirements

• Passport and identification information where required to arrange travel

• Airline, hotel, and travel loyalty programme information

• Information relating to other travellers included within your booking

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Website usage information

• Pages visited and interactions with our website

• General location information derived from your IP address or device settings

We do not require visitors to create an account. General website visitors are not required to provide personal information unless they choose to contact us, request services, subscribe to communications, or proceed with a booking.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing travel planning and booking services

• Arranging and managing travel reservations

• Processing payments and handling booking requirements

• Communicating with you about enquiries, bookings, and travel arrangements

• Providing customer support

• Personalising travel recommendations and services

• Improving our website, products, and customer experience

• Sending marketing communications where you have provided consent

• Maintaining business records and complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide travel services, arrange bookings, manage reservations, and fulfil your requests.

Consent

Where you have chosen to receive marketing communications or where consent is required for certain processing activities.

Legal obligation

Where we are required to keep or disclose information to comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

Legitimate interests

Where processing is necessary for operating our business, improving our services, maintaining security, and providing effective customer support.

5. Travel Bookings and Sharing Information

To provide travel services, we may need to share your information with third parties involved in your booking.

These may include:

• Airlines

• Hotels

• Tour operators

• Cruise providers

• Transport providers

• Travel insurance providers

• Other travel-related suppliers

These organisations may process your information according to their own privacy policies.

Where required to complete a booking, we may share traveller details including names, contact information, passport information, travel preferences, and other required booking details.

6. Fora Travel and Booking Partners

Around the Globe Travels works with Fora Travel, a travel partner that assists with travel bookings and related services.

When you proceed with a booking, your information may be stored and processed through Fora Travel systems. Fora Travel is based in the United States, meaning your information may be processed and stored outside the United Kingdom.

Information shared with Fora Travel may include personal details, travel requirements, booking information, and other details required to arrange your travel.

7. International Transfers of Personal Information

Because we operate worldwide and work with international travel suppliers, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom.

This may include countries where your chosen travel providers operate, including the United States and other destinations.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, travel suppliers, or booking partners.

We do not generally store complete payment card details ourselves.

Payment providers and suppliers process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security procedures.

9. Marketing Communications

Where you have provided appropriate consent, we may send you marketing communications about travel offers, updates, services, and relevant information.

We use Squarespace services to manage website functions and marketing communications.

You can withdraw your marketing consent at any time by contacting us or using any unsubscribe option included in our marketing emails.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We may use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation, security, and basic functionality of our website. They allow our website to function correctly and cannot generally be disabled.

Analytics cookies

We use Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to help us improve our services.

This may include information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Device and browser information

• General location information

• Website interaction data

This information helps us understand website performance and improve the experience we provide.

Marketing cookies

Where consent has been provided, Squarespace marketing tools may be used to support marketing activities and communications.

Managing cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where required by law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

11. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.

For customers who make bookings, we may retain information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Managing current and future travel arrangements

• Accounting and financial record requirements

• Meeting legal obligations

• Resolving disputes

If you request deletion of your personal information, we will remove it where possible. However, we may retain certain information where we are legally required or have a legitimate reason to do so.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal information

• The right to request correction of inaccurate information

• The right to request deletion of your information

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to object to certain processing

• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• The right to data portability in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

13. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage you to take care when sharing personal information online.

14. Children's Information

Our services are intended primarily for adults aged 18 and over.

We may process information relating to children where a parent, guardian, or adult traveller includes children within a travel booking.

Children’s information is only collected and used where necessary to arrange and manage travel services.

15. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under California privacy laws, including rights relating to access, deletion, and information about the use of personal information.

We do not sell personal information.

California residents may contact us to exercise applicable privacy rights.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, legal requirements, or how we process personal information.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Around the Globe Travels using the form below.