Privacy policy
We value your privacy. This page sets out what we collect, how we use it, and how you get it removed. Written plainly, because nobody enjoys reading these.
Information we collect
Personal
- Name
- Email address
- Mobile number — only if you choose to receive WhatsApp updates
- Anything you volunteer — contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, comments
Non-personal
- Browser type and version
- IP address and referring site
- Time, date, pages viewed, links clicked
- Location, if you enable it
Cookies
Used to improve the experience, track usage patterns and tailor content. You can disable them in your browser settings at any time.
How we use your information
- Personalise your experience on the site
- Improve performance and usability
- Respond to enquiries and comments
- Send newsletters and updates — only if you opt in
- Send WhatsApp updates — only if you opt in (see below)
- Analyse traffic with tools like Google Analytics
WhatsApp updates
- We ask for your mobile number only when you tick the box to receive WhatsApp updates. If you subscribe by email alone, we do not collect it.
- WhatsApp updates may include new recipes, travel stories, trekking adventures and occasional promotions.
- We send WhatsApp messages only to subscribers who have given us permission to do so. We keep a record of when that permission was given.
- To deliver these messages, your phone number and the message content may be processed by WhatsApp, which is operated by Meta.
- You can withdraw your permission at any time by asking us to stop. Reply to any of our WhatsApp messages or email wanderlust.foodies.gv@gmail.com and we will stop sending you WhatsApp messages.
Sharing your information
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers such as email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- WhatsApp (Meta), to deliver WhatsApp updates — only for subscribers who have opted in
- Analytics tools like Google Analytics
- Legal requirements — where required by law, or to protect our rights
Third-party links
This site links out to other sites — retailers, recipe sources, social platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or their content. Please review their policies separately.
Data security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we will not pretend otherwise.
Your rights and choices
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of it
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw your permission for WhatsApp updates and ask us to stop sending them
Children’s privacy
This site may not be intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact us
Questions or concerns about any of the above? Write to us — one of us will actually read it.