Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 January 2026

Cairn & Globe Ltd (“Cairn & Globe”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a digital travel media and content company based in the United Kingdom. We create editorial content, guides, recommendations, and digital products designed to help people explore the world thoughtfully and responsibly.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you interact with our websites, newsletters, mobile experiences, social channels, and other digital services we own or operate (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to transparency and to respecting your privacy. This Policy also explains your rights under UK and EU data protection laws and how you can exercise them.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our websites

  • Subscribers to our newsletters

  • Users who interact with our content, promotions, surveys, or events

  • Individuals who purchase products or services from us

It does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that we do not control, even if they are linked to or referenced on our Services.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

You may choose to provide personal information when you interact with Cairn & Globe, including when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters or alerts

  • Create an account or profile

  • Purchase a product or service

  • Participate in surveys, competitions, or promotions

  • Contact us directly

Depending on the context, this information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Telephone number

  • Payment details (processed via secure third-party providers)

  • Preferences, interests, or travel-related responses

You may also provide information about another person (for example, when purchasing a gift). In such cases, you confirm that you have permission to share that information with us.

B. Sensitive Information

We ask that you do not submit sensitive personal data through our Services (such as information about health, racial or ethnic origin, political views, religious beliefs, or criminal history).

If you choose to provide such information, you do so voluntarily and consent to its processing in accordance with this Policy.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we and our technology partners may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device & Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device identifiers

  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent

  • Approximate location derived from IP address

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools (such as pixels and tags) to:

  • Enable core site functionality

  • Remember preferences

  • Understand how users interact with our content

  • Measure performance and improve our Services

  • Deliver relevant content and advertising

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through our cookie consent tools. For more detail, please see our separate Cookies Policy.

D. Information from Third Parties

Where permitted by law, we may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

  • Social media platforms (in accordance with their settings and policies)

  • Analytics and advertising partners

  • Publicly available sources

We may combine this information with data we already hold to improve our content, services, and communications.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our Services

  • To deliver newsletters, content, or products you request

  • To process payments and fulfil orders

  • To respond to enquiries and provide customer support

  • To personalise content and recommendations

  • To run surveys, competitions, and promotions

  • To send marketing communications (where permitted and with consent where required)

  • To analyse usage trends and measure performance

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Where required, we rely on one or more lawful bases under data protection law, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests.

5. How We Share Information

We may share personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers who support our operations (such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support), under contractual confidentiality obligations

  • Partners or collaborators where you choose to engage with co-branded content or services

  • Legal and regulatory authorities where required by law or to protect rights and safety

  • Corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share aggregated or anonymised data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

6. International Data Transfers

Cairn & Globe is based in the United Kingdom, but some of our service providers may be located outside the UK or European Economic Area.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK adequacy regulations

  • Standard contractual clauses

  • Other lawful transfer mechanisms

7. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

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

You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the details in the Contact Us section.

8. Marketing Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Using the unsubscribe link in our emails

  • Updating your account preferences

  • Contacting us directly

Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send essential service or administrative messages.

9. Third-Party Links & Advertising

Our Services may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads. These practices are governed by their own policies.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Retention periods are determined based on:

  • The nature of the data

  • The purpose of processing

  • Legal obligations

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children

Our Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If we become aware that we have done so, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our Services with an updated “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted where appropriate.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: