Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 December 2025

1. Introduction

GoingHoliday (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website goingholiday.co.uk We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with 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 data when you use our website.

2. Who We Are

Website: goingholiday.co.uk
Business type: For-profit website
Country: United Kingdom
Contact email: contact@goingholiday.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

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

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Messages sent via contact forms

  • Information you voluntarily provide when requesting administrative support

    We do not assess, interpret, or advise on any information provided.

b) Automatically collected data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring URLs

c) Voluntarily Provided Sensitive Information

  • We do not request or require special category personal data. If users voluntarily provide sensitive information (for example, related to immigration status or personal circumstances), it is processed only for the purpose requested and handled with appropriate safeguards.

 Sensitive Information

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide administrative support services

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Monitor website performance and analytics

  • Display relevant advertisements

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. cookies, contact forms)

  • Contract – where data is needed to provide a requested service

  • Legitimate interests – improving our website and services

  • Legal obligations – where required by law

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Serve personalised and non-personalised advertisements

  • Track affiliate referrals

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our cookie banner or your browser settings.

7. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Google may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads relevant to users based on visits to this and other websites.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com

8. Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party travel providers such as Booking.com and Expedia (this list is not exhaustive).

When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device to track referrals. This allows us to earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

9. Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

  • Website hosting providers (e.g. Hostinger)

  • Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Advertising partners (e.g. Google)

  • Payment processors (where applicable)

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to comply with data protection laws.

10. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Your data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

11. International Data Transfers

Some third-party services we use may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

13. Children’s Information

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 Email: contact@goingholiday.com