Privacy Policy

Welcome to Marie Maps London. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website.

1. Information I Collect

I only collect information that helps me improve your experience. This includes:

• Automatically collected data: Browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited (via standard server logs)
• Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device for functionality and analytics
• Email address: Only if you choose to subscribe to my newsletter (entirely optional)

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Deliver and maintain the website
• Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
• Send newsletter content (if you’ve subscribed)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

I do not sell your personal data to anyone. I may share data with:

• Service providers: Website hosting, email delivery, and analytics tools (Google Analytics, if used)
• Legal authorities: When required by law

4. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you’re in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing: Limit how I use your data
• Data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

5. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For newsletter subscribers, data is kept until you unsubscribe.

6. Security

I implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16. I do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

Affiliate Disclosure

1. What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that track referrals to partner websites. When you make a purchase through these links, the retailer pays me a small percentage of the sale.

2. Affiliate Partners

I may participate in affiliate programs with:

• Amazon Associates: For books, travel gear, and London essentials
• Booking.com / Expedia: For hotel and accommodation recommendations
• GetYourGuide / Viator: For tours and activities
• Other travel services: Transport, attractions, and experiences

3. How This Affects You

• Zero extra cost: You pay the same price (or sometimes less with special deals)
• Honest reviews: My opinions are my own. Affiliate partnerships don’t buy positive reviews
• Supporting the site: Commissions help me maintain this website and create more free guides

4. Editorial Independence

My recommendations are based on:
• Personal experience visiting venues and using services
• Value for money (at every budget level)
• Genuine quality and authenticity
• How well it fits different traveler vibes

5. Sponsored Content

On the rare occasion I publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “In Partnership With [Brand].” Sponsored posts are still held to the same honest standards—my reputation matters more than a quick payout.

Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly and remember your preferences.

2. How I Use Cookies

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (security, accessibility)
• Analytics cookies: Help me understand how visitors use the site (anonymous, aggregated data)
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (like if you’ve dismissed a banner)

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some services embedded on this site (like Google Analytics or YouTube videos) may set cookies. These are governed by each service’s privacy policy.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:
• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.