Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27/07/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Melody’s Map collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly, such as your name and email address if you sign up for our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us
Information collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, gathered through Google Analytics and similar tools

Cookies

This site uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to understand how visitors use the site and improve your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended if you do.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Send newsletter emails to subscribers (via Kit)
Understand site traffic and improve content (via Google Analytics)
Respond to comments or contact requests
Optimize images and site performance (via ShortPixel)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, which may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics (site traffic analysis)
Kit (email newsletter management)
Rank Math (SEO functionality)
ShortPixel (image optimization)
Stay22 and Viator (affiliate booking partners)
Pinterest (social sharing/traffic)

We recommend reviewing each provider’s own privacy policy for details on their data practices.

Copyright

All text, images, and other content published on Melody’s Map are the original work of Melody Bowden unless otherwise credited, and are protected by copyright law. This content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or distributed in any form without prior written permission. If you’d like to use any content from this site — for example, an image or an excerpt of text — please get in touch at melodysmapblog@gmail.com to request permission. Short excerpts may be quoted with proper credit and a link back to the original post, provided this is done in line with fair use.

Affiliate Links

This site contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To make a request, contact us at melodysmapblog@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at melodysmapblog@gmail.com.