Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which scotlands-stories.com collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users. This privacy policy applies to this website and all products and services offered by Graeme Johncock in the role of Scotland’s Stories owner.
Personal identification information
This Site may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the blog, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources made available on the Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name and email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilised and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly. On first visiting the Site, you will be asked if you accept the use of cookies, which Users are free to accept or reject.
How we use collected information
We may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To send you promotional information, specifically new blog posts (via WordPress.com). Each email promotion will provide clear information on how to opt-out (Unsubscribe) of future mailings. If you choose to do this you will not recieve further emails of this type
- To send you administrative communications, such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts
- To respond to your comments or enquiries on the Site
- In the case of Scotland itineraries available for purchase, absolutely no financial information is shared with or made accessible to this Site’s administrators or staff and the transaction is completed securely and confidentially, entirely done using the third party, Paypal
Google Analytics
This service tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website. Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but no other personal information is captured by Google Analytics.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. You may access the personal information we have about you by contacting us.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys.
Third party websites
Users may find promotional material or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Sensitive personal information
At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to the Site. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy. The Site does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable or sensitive information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that the Site has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately and, where possible, steps will be taken to remove such information.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. If you have any questions about the Privacy Policy please contact Graeme Johncock.
Updates to this Policy
This Policy is kept under regular review and please refer to this page for any alterations and updates. This page was last updated 8th July 2024.