Last Updated: May 11, 2026

Welcome to Where’s Katie Now.

At Where’s Katie Now, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use this website, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal data.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Where’s Katie Now is a personal travel blog operated by Katie.

For any privacy-related questions, you can contact:

Email: [email protected]

For the purposes of UK GDPR and EU GDPR, Where’s Katie Now is the data controller of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to the newsletter
  • Download a free resource or freebie
  • Leave a comment on the website
  • Contact me by email
  • Submit forms on the website

This information may include:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any information you choose to provide voluntarily

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic location
  • Website usage behaviour

This information does not usually identify you personally.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

  • Send newsletters and email updates
  • Deliver free resources you request
  • Respond to enquiries or comments
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Monitor website performance and analytics
  • Detect spam or malicious activity
  • Display relevant advertising and affiliate content
  • Comply with legal obligations

Your information will never be sold directly to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU Users)

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

Consent

Where you voluntarily subscribe to emails, newsletters, or freebies.

Legitimate Interests

To operate, improve, protect, and grow the website in ways that do not override your privacy rights.

Legal Obligations

Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails or contacting [email protected].

5. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to the newsletter or download a free resource, you may receive occasional marketing emails related to:

  • Travel tips
  • Blog updates
  • Recommendations
  • Promotions
  • Affiliate content

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Email data may be processed through trusted third-party email marketing providers.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour
  • Remember user preferences
  • Measure affiliate performance
  • Support advertising and analytics

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Where legally required, cookie consent will be requested before non-essential cookies are used.

7. Analytics

This website may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the website.

Analytics tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Traffic sources
  • Device type
  • Approximate location
  • Time spent on pages

This information is generally anonymised and used to improve the website experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics here:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

8. Affiliate Links & Advertising

Some posts on this website contain affiliate links.

This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through certain links, at no extra cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Affiliate programs and advertising partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to track referrals and performance.

I only recommend products, services, and companies I genuinely use, trust, or believe may be helpful to readers.

9. Third-Party Service

This website may use trusted third-party services including:

  • Email marketing providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Affiliate networks
  • Advertising networks
  • Spam protection services
  • Social media platforms

These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from this website.

10. Comments

If you leave a comment on the website:

  • The information you submit may be publicly visible
  • Comments may be moderated
  • Spam detection services may process comment data

I reserve the right to remove comments that are abusive, spammy, or inappropriate.

11. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain security records

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time where legally applicable.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction of processing
  • Objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise your rights, contact:
[email protected]

If you are located in the UK or EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to help protect your personal information.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is ever completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

14. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 18.

Personal information is not knowingly collected from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact [email protected].

15. International Visitors

If you access this website from outside the United Kingdom, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By using the website, you consent to this transfer where applicable.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or website practices.

The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised date.

17. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Katie Buller
Where’s Katie Now
[email protected]