Privacy & Legal
Effective date: September 3, 2025
I care deeply about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit italytravel.guide, the website I run under the name The Italian Way.
I follow all applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and relevant US privacy regulations (such as the CCPA, where applicable).
1. Who I Am
My name is George Peter Warren, and I’m the person responsible for this site.
You can reach me at:
Address: Denmark House, Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JQ, United Kingdom
2. What Personal Data I Collect
The only personal data I collect is what you voluntarily give me, such as:
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Your name and email address when you:
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Fill in a contact form (hosted via Typeform)
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Send me an email directly (via Google Workspace)
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I don’t ask for any sensitive personal data, I don’t create user accounts, and I don’t take payment details through this site.
3. How I Use Your Information
I only use your personal data to:
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Respond to your messages or questions
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Share information or services you’ve requested (like a travel consultation)
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Improve my site’s performance through analytics
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Meet any legal obligations I might have
I never sell your data.
4. My Legal Basis for Using Your Data (UK/EU GDPR)
When it comes to the GDPR, I use your data based on:
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Your consent – for example, when you send me your details via a contact form
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Legitimate interests – like using analytics to understand how the site is used, so I can improve it
5. Cookies & Tracking
My site uses cookies and similar tools to track how people use the website and to support affiliate links. These include:
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Google Analytics – to understand how the site is used
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Affiliate tracking cookies – for partners like Stay22, GetYourGuide, Tiqets, and Walks
You’ll see a cookie banner when you first visit, giving you the option to accept or manage cookies. You can also update your cookie preferences at any time.
See my full Cookie Policy for more information.
6. Who I Share Your Data With
I only share your data with services I use to run this site smoothly. These include:
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Typeform – for contact forms
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Google Analytics & Search Console – to monitor site performance
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Google Workspace – for email correspondence
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Affiliate partners – Stay22, GetYourGuide, Walks (Devour Tours), and Tiqets
Some of these services may store data outside the UK/EU, but I ensure they use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your privacy.
7. How Long I Keep Your Data
I only keep your data as long as necessary — either to respond to your messages or meet my legal obligations.
Old emails or form submissions are reviewed and deleted when no longer needed.
8. Your Rights (If You’re in the UK or EU)
You have the right to:
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See what data I hold about you
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Ask me to correct or delete your data
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Object to or restrict how I use your data
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Ask me to transfer your data elsewhere
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Complain to your data protection authority (in the UK, that’s the ICO)
To make a request, just email me: ciao@italytravel.guide
9. California Residents (CCPA)
If you live in California, you have additional rights:
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To know what personal data I’ve collected about you
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To request deletion of your data
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To opt out of the “sale” of your data (note: I don’t sell any data)
To exercise any of these rights, just get in touch via email.
10. Keeping Your Data Safe
I do my best to keep your personal data secure using trusted services, strong passwords, and access controls.
Still, no system is 100% perfect, so please know that you share information at your own risk.
11. Children’s Privacy
My site isn’t intended for children under 18, and I don’t knowingly collect any data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
If I change this policy, I’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top and post the updated version here.
13. Get in Touch
If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is used, contact me at:
George Peter Warren