Last updated: September 2026
Prepared Explorer is my travel website, where I share practical travel guides, itineraries and outdoor travel information.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect and how I use it.
Information I collect
I may collect personal information when you:
- create an account to leave a comment;
- leave a comment; or
- contact me through my contact form.
This may include your name, username, email address, password, message or comment, IP address and browser information.
I also collect information about how visitors use my website through Google Analytics.
Contact form
If you contact me through my contact form, I collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address and message.
I use this information to respond to your enquiry. Contact form submissions are processed using Ninja Forms and stored in my website’s WordPress database.
Comments and accounts
You can create an account on my website to leave comments.
I collect the information needed to create and manage your account, including your username, email address and password. Passwords are stored securely by WordPress.
When you leave a comment, your IP address and browser information may also be collected to help manage and prevent spam or abusive comments.
Your username and comment may be publicly visible on the website.
Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics through the MonsterInsights WordPress plugin to understand how visitors use my website and to improve my content.
Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, device and browser information, and how you interact with my website.
Analytics cookies are only used where required consent has been given.
Cookies
My website uses cookies that are necessary for the website to function, including cookies relating to user accounts and comments.
I may also use analytics cookies through Google Analytics. Where required by law, I will ask for your consent before using these cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences through my cookie settings.
Who I share information with
I may share personal information with service providers that help me operate my website, including:
- Bluehost, which hosts my website;
- Google, in connection with Google Analytics; and
- other providers necessary to operate and maintain my website.
I do not sell your personal information.
How long I keep your information
I keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.
Account information is kept while your account is active. Comments may remain on the website for as long as they are published.
Contact form messages may be kept for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry.
Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, or ask me to restrict or object to how I use it.
If you would like to exercise your rights or have a question about your personal information, please contact me through my contact form.
You can also complain to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal information has been handled unlawfully.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.