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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2023 

Laura Beattie (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates https://www.gallivantinglaura.com (the “Site”). 

This Privacy Policy informs you of our views, practices and policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data we receive from users of the Site. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Site collects some personal data from its users. 

By submitting personal data to us, you agree to us using your personal data as follows. 

INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE 

While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to name, email address, cookies, usage data, password. 

We may use your personal information to:

  • Send you our newsletters from time to time  
  • Ensure that content from our site is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer
  • Provide you with information, products or services that you request from us which may be of interest to you 
  • Carry out our obligations arising from any contracts entered into between you and us 
  • Interact with external social networks and platforms
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  • Carry out remarketing and behavioural targeting
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  • Manage user databases
LOG DATA

Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. 

This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics. 

In addition, we may use third party services such as Google Analytics that collect, monitor and analyse this data. 

cookies

Please refer to our Cookie Policy for information on what cookies we use, for what purposes we use cookies, and how to control cookies. 

data storage

Your personal data may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”). By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy. 

LAWFUL BASIS OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE GDPR

We may process personal data relating to users if one of the following applies: 

  • Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes;
  • Provision of data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the user and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;
  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject;
  • Processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us;
  • Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party.
data retention

We process and store your personal data for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for. 

Therefore: 

  • Personal data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between us and the user will be retained until such contract has been fully performed; 
  • Personal data collected for the purposes of our legitimate interests will be retained as long as needed to fulfil such purposes; 
  • We may be allowed to retain personal data for a longer period whenever the user has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn; 
  • We may be obliged to retain personal data for a longer period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority. 

Once the retention period expires, personal data will be deleted and some of your rights (i.e., the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability) cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period. 

third party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personal information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety. 

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. 

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR

Users based in the European Union have the right to do the following: 

  • Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their personal data.
  • Object to processing of their data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.
  • Access their data. Users have the right to learn if data is being processed by us, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the data undergoing processing. 
  • Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their data and ask for it to be updated or corrected. 
  • Restrict the processing of their data. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to restrict the processing of their data. In this case, we will not process their data for any purpose other than storing it.
  • Have their personal data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of their data from us. 
  • Receive their data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any undue delay. 
  • Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection supervisory authority.

You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by contacting us at hello@gallivantinglaura.com or via our contact form.

SECURITY

The security of your personal information is important to us. Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our Site as safe as possible. In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.  

Unfortunately, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. 

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 2023 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. 

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Site after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email hello@gallivantinglaura.com or via our contact form.

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Details below 👇🏼 Most visitors to Scotland stick Details below 👇🏼

Most visitors to Scotland stick to Edinburgh and Loch Ness, but some of the country’s most unforgettable places are a little further off the typical route.

So if you’re planning a Scotland trip, these spots prove there’s so much more to explore! 

📍 Camusdarach Beach - white sand, turquoise water, and views across to the Small Isles. It feels more Caribbean than Scotland on a good day.

📍 Albert's Cairn, also known as Albert's Pyramid on Balmoral Estate. A quiet, unexpected landmark with sweeping views and a bit of royal history.

📍 Skara Brae - older than the pyramids and incredibly well-preserved. This Neolithic village gives you a glimpse into life over 5,000 years ago.

📍 Dunnottar Castle - clifftop ruins surrounded by the sea, and easily one of the most dramatic castle settings in the country.

📍 Bow Fiddle Rock - a striking natural sea arch that’s often missed, with incredible coastal views and dramatic waves.

📍 Jacobite Steam Train - one of the most scenic train journeys in the world over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It’s the real-life Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter.

📍 Craigievar Castle - a fairytale pink castle said to have inspired Disney. One of the most unique castles in Scotland.

📍 Clashnessie Falls - a beautiful waterfall just a short walk from the road on the NC500, set against rugged Highland scenery.

📍 Smoo Cave - a dramatic sea cave on the North Coast 500 with waterfalls, cliffs, and a slightly wild, untamed feel.

📍 Landmark Forest Adventure Park -a fun and unexpected stop in the Highlands with treetop walks, quirky attractions, and something a little different from the usual itinerary.

Save this for your Scotland itinerary 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

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This doesn’t feel like Orlando 👇🏼 We just spent a This doesn’t feel like Orlando 👇🏼

We just spent a weekend @lakenonawavehotel and it completely changed how I see Orlando.

If you’re looking for a unique Orlando hotel that isn’t all about the theme parks, The Wave is it. It has incredible restaurants, colourful art installations, stunning cocktail bars, a beautiful pool, and in a neighbourhood you actually want to explore.

📍Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, Orlando

💜 Follow @gallivantinglaura for more unique Florida stays

Here are some of my favourite things from our stay:

🍴 Bacán – a Michelin-recommended restaurant that’s absolutely worth booking @bacanlakenona
🍃 The sculpture garden – such a unique spot for a morning stroll
🎨 The entire hotel feels like an art gallery
🛌 Smart room features (the toilet even has its own menu) 
🍸 Cocktail bars like the Living Room + Nectar Room (both stunning) @nectarroomlakenona 
👙 Relaxing by the colourful pool
🍳 Beautiful brunch at Garni, loved the French café feel @garnilakenona 
🚶‍♀️ Walkable to Lake Nona Town Center (or take the Beep shuttle)

It’s relaxed, more elevated, and perfect for a couples getaway in Orlando, a girls trip, or a Florida stay that feels a little different. Would you stay here?

✨️ Save this for your next Orlando FL trip

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Details 👇🏼 Most people visiting Port Canaveral st Details 👇🏼

Most people visiting Port Canaveral stick to the usual plans… but one of the most unique things you can do is see Florida’s Space Coast from above.

We booked a private helicopter ride with @getyourguide and it was so incredible. 

We chose the Port to Pier option, and boarded our flight at the port by Exploration Tower.  You fly over cruise ships coming in and out of port, see NASA launch sites from above, and follow the beautiful coastline past Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. We even spotted lots of wildlife along the way like dolphins, sharks, manatees and pelicans. 

Comment HELICOPTER and I'll send you the booking link 🚁 or head to the link in my bio.

It’s such a fun, different way to experience Florida… and definitely one to add to your bucket list.

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I also want to thank the @getyourguidecommunity
for this great experience! 

#portcanaveral #cocoabeach #spacecoastflorida #getyourguide #getyourguidecommunity 

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Check them out 👇🏼 Most visitors to St. Augustine Check them out 👇🏼 

Most visitors to St. Augustine usually stick to the main area around St. George Street, but some of the city's most fascinating history is just a short distance away.

If you want to experience the oldest city in the U.S. beyond the crowds, add these stops to your itinerary and SAVE this for your trip to St. Augustine.

📍 Great Cross at Mission Nombre de Dios - this 208-foot cross marks the site where the first Catholic mass in what is now the U.S. was held in 1565

📍 Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche - tucked behind the mission grounds is the oldest Marian shrine in the U.S.

📍 Castillo de San Marcos - the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. Everyone sees the fort, but many people don't actually go inside

📍 Fort Mose Historic State Park - the first legally sanctioned free Black settlement in the U.S. 

📍 Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park – yes it's touristy, but it's where the Spanish first settled in 1565, and where St. Augustine began

📍 St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - climb 219 steps for one of the best views in the city.

Which stop would you head to first?

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If you’re visiting St. Augustine, Florida and want If you’re visiting St. Augustine, Florida and want boutique hotel charm without sacrificing hotel perks, this is your spot.

We stayed at Hotel Amalga, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio Collection, so you get the unique, design-forward feel of an independent hotel, plus the benefits of earning and redeeming points @tributeportfolio @marriottbonvoy

✔️ Walkable to the historic district
✔️ Thoughtful, elevated interiors
✔️ Pool & rooftop bar
✔️ Intimate, boutique atmosphere
✔️ Marriott Bonvoy perks

It felt peaceful and private, but still perfectly located for exploring St. Augustine.

If you love unique stays that enhance your trip and let you earn points while doing it, this one’s worth it.

✨ Comment AMALGA and I’ll send you the booking link.

Follow @gallivantinglaura for more unique Florida stays.

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