This privacy policy explains how 48 Hours in Europe ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses and protects any information when you use this website (48hoursineurope.com). I am committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that this site complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who I am This website is run by Amber Robertson, based in London, United Kingdom. You can contact me at hi@48hoursineurope.com.

What data I collect I may collect the following:

  • Your name and email address if you sign up to my mailing list

  • Anonymised usage data via Google Analytics

  • Information collected via cookies (see below)

I do not collect sensitive personal data and I do not sell your data to third parties.

Why I collect it

  • Email list: To send travel content and updates you have opted in to receive. You can unsubscribe at any time.

  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site and improve the content I create.

Legal basis for processing Under UK GDPR I process your data on the following bases:

  • Consent: For email marketing and non-essential cookies — you can withdraw consent at any time.

  • Legitimate interests: For basic analytics to understand site performance.

Third parties This site uses the following services which may collect or process data:

  • Google Analytics (GA4): Collects anonymised usage data. See Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy

  • Squarespace: This site is hosted on Squarespace. See squarespace.com/privacy

  • Email marketing provider: Used to manage the mailing list.

  • Affiliate partners — GetYourGuide, Viator, Booking.com: If you click an affiliate link, those companies may place their own cookies on your device. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies This site uses cookies. You will be asked for your consent before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device. You can accept all, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences using the cookie banner when you first visit the site.

Your rights Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hi@48hoursineurope.com.

Data retention Email subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. Analytics data is retained in line with Google's standard retention settings.

Changes to this policy I may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.

Once that page is live, come back here and I'll give you the updated cookie banner disclaimer text with the link to it included.