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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Welcome to Why Not? Travel Community a global travel platform by GidiTravels that inspires adventure through group trips, events, guides, and authentic cultural experiences.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website www.whynottravelcommunity.com or interact with our community, products, or services.

1. Who We Are

Why Not? Travel Community (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based travel brand and community that connects travellers through curated trips, events, and digital content.
We comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

Contact Information:
📧 contact@wntc.co.uk
🌍 www.whynottravelcommunity.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Join our waitlists, mailing lists, or community sign-ups

  • Purchase trips, tickets, or digital guides

  • Submit forms or contact us directly

  • Engage with our website or social media content

This information may include:

  • Name, email address, and contact details

  • Payment details (processed securely by Stripe or WooCommerce)

  • Travel preferences and submissions (e.g. trip forms or event sign-ups)

  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, device, location)

  • Usage data (page interactions, affiliate link clicks, analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Send updates about upcoming trips, events, and guides

  • Process and confirm your bookings or purchases

  • Share relevant partner or affiliate offers

  • Improve website experience and community engagement

  • Comply with legal and accounting obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing include:

  • Consent — when you sign up for marketing or updates.

  • Contract — when processing bookings, sales, or trip applications.

  • Legitimate Interest — to enhance our services and grow our community.

  • Legal Obligation — for compliance with financial or tax regulations.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is securely stored through trusted third-party platforms, including:

  • MailerLite (email marketing and automation)

  • Stripe & WooCommerce (secure payments)

  • Google Workspace (data management and communication)

We use encryption, password protection, and limited access to ensure your information remains safe. Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyse website traffic and improve performance

  • Track affiliate links and conversions (e.g. GetYourGuide, Impact, Holafly)

  • Personalise user experiences and measure engagement

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with carefully selected third-party providers who help us operate effectively, such as:

  • Payment processors: Stripe, WooCommerce

  • Email & automation platforms: MailerLite

  • Analytics tools: Google Analytics

  • Affiliate & advertising partners: Impact, GetYourGuide, Holafly

Each of these partners has its own privacy policy and complies with relevant data protection regulations.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Object to processing under legitimate interest

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

To exercise any of these rights, please email contact@wntc.co.uk

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (such as MailerLite and Google) may store data outside the UK.
In such cases, data is transferred under appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure full protection.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The updated version will always be available on this page with a new “last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For questions, feedback, or data-related requests, please contact:
📧 contact@wntc.co.uk
🌍 www.whynottravelcommunity.com