Last updated: 14 October 2025
Who we are
Passport Pages Europe (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a travel website sharing guides and stories across Europe.
Website: https://passportpages.net/
Contact: contact@passportpages.net
Data controller: Jamie (Passport Pages Europe), UK.
What personal data we collect & why
Contact messages (if you use a contact form): name, email, message — used to reply to you.
Comments (only if enabled): name, email, comment text; we store IP and browser user agent to help spam detection. If you use Gravatar, a hashed token may be sent to check for an avatar.
Technical data: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed and referring site, collected via cookies for basic site functioning and security.
Embedded content: Posts may include embedded content (e.g., Instagram, YouTube). These third parties may collect data per their own policies.
We do not sell your personal data.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for things like security and remembering preferences. If comments or logins are enabled, WordPress may set cookies to remember your details.
If we add analytics later (e.g., Google Analytics via Site Kit), we’ll update this policy and present a cookie banner with choices.
Legal bases (UK GDPR)
Legitimate interests: running and protecting the site, preventing spam, measuring basic site usage.
Consent: for optional cookies/analytics (if/when enabled).
Contract: responding to enquiries you send us.
How long we keep data
Contact messages: up to 12 months.
Comments: kept indefinitely to show the conversation, unless you ask us to remove them.
Technical logs: typically up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting.
Who we share data with
Spam prevention / security tools (e.g., Akismet/automated spam checks if enabled).
Hosting provider: Hostinger (site hosting and security).
Embedded services (e.g., YouTube, Instagram) when you view embedded content.
We only share what’s necessary to operate the site.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK/EEA. When they do, we aim to use providers with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
Your rights
Your rights
You can request to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- have it corrected or deleted;
- object to or restrict processing;
- withdraw consent (for anything based on consent).
Email contact@passportpages.net to make a request. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Children
This site is not intended for children under 13.
Security
We use HTTPS and standard hosting safeguards. No method is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll revise the “Last updated” date above.