Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 April 2025
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how The Millennial Runaway collects, uses, and protects any information you provide while using this website (www.themillennialrunaway.com).
By continuing to use this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
Who I Am
This website is owned and managed by Charlotte Swinnerton, operating as The Millennial Runaway — a UK-based travel blog.
What Information Is Collected
When you visit this website, the following types of information may be collected:
- Basic demographic data via Google Analytics (e.g. age, gender, location)
- Voluntarily submitted information (e.g. your name or email address through contact forms or newsletter signups)
- IP address and browser type (used for technical and analytics purposes)
This data is collected to improve the performance, content, and user experience of the website. Your information is never sold or shared for commercial purposes.
Use of Cookies
This site uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — to:
- Understand visitor behaviour via Google Analytics
- Track performance of affiliate links
- Improve website functionality and load times
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
Embedded Content and Third Parties
Pages and posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website, and may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interaction.
The Millennial Runaway uses third-party tools including:
- Google Analytics (site analytics)
- Email marketing tools (if and when email signups are offered)
- Social media embeds (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
- Affiliate networks (e.g. Amazon, Booking.com, GetYourGuide, etc.)
These providers have their own privacy policies that may differ from this site’s.
Affiliate Disclaimer
Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission — at no cost to you — if you purchase through these links. Posts containing affiliate links are clearly marked.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Ask for inaccurate data to be corrected
- Request deletion of your personal data (where legally applicable)
If you’d like to exercise any of these rights or have questions about your data, please contact me at charlotteswinnerton@gmail.com.
Data Retention
Data collected via Google Analytics is retained for 26 months. Any voluntarily submitted information (e.g. email subscriptions) is stored until you unsubscribe or request removal.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated occasionally. The most recent version will always appear on this page.
