Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 August 2026

Welcome to The Jumpseat Boy, available at https://thejumpseatboy.com/.

This Privacy Policy explains how The Jumpseat Boy collects, uses, stores and protects information when you visit this website, contact us, subscribe to communications or interact with third-party services available through the website.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Jumpseat Boy is an independent travel blog featuring travel guides, personal travel experiences, recommendations and related content.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:

Email: thejumpseatboy@gmail.com
Website: https://thejumpseatboy.com/

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

  • your name;
  • your email address;
  • information submitted through contact forms;
  • comments or messages you send to us;
  • newsletter subscription information, where applicable.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • device type;
  • operating system;
  • referring website;
  • pages visited;
  • date and time of visits;
  • approximate location;
  • interactions with the website.

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics technologies and similar tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • operate, maintain and improve the website;
  • respond to messages and enquiries;
  • understand how visitors use the website;
  • measure website traffic and performance;
  • detect technical problems, spam, fraud or misuse;
  • display and measure advertising;
  • manage affiliate links and partnerships;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • protect the security of the website.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where the General Data Protection Regulation applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent, where you have given permission for cookies, analytics, advertising or communications;
  • Legitimate interests, such as maintaining website security, improving content and understanding basic website performance;
  • Contractual necessity, where processing is needed to provide a service you requested;
  • Legal obligation, where processing is required by law.

You may withdraw your consent at any time through the website’s cookie preferences or by contacting us.

5. Cookies and Consent

The website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • provide essential website functionality;
  • remember visitor preferences;
  • analyse website traffic;
  • measure website performance;
  • support advertising and affiliate services.

Non-essential cookies are only activated where consent is required and after you have selected your preferences through the cookie banner.

You can accept, deny or manage cookie categories through the consent banner. You may also change or withdraw your consent later by using the Manage Consent option displayed on the website.

For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

6. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as your device type, browser, approximate location, pages visited and interactions with the website. This information helps us measure website traffic and improve our content.

Where legally required, Google Analytics will only be activated after you provide consent through the cookie banner.

Google may process information on our behalf in accordance with its own privacy terms and data-protection practices. Google requires websites using Google Analytics to disclose its use and how it processes data.

7. Google AdSense and Advertising

We may use Google AdSense or other advertising partners to display advertisements on the website.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, device identifiers or similar technologies to:

  • display advertisements;
  • measure advertising performance;
  • limit how often an advertisement is shown;
  • prevent fraud and abuse;
  • provide personalised advertisements where you have consented.

For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, consent may be required before advertising cookies or personal-data processing for personalised advertising are activated.

You can manage your advertising preferences through the website’s cookie consent system.

8. Affiliate Links

Some pages may contain affiliate links to third-party services, including travel activities, accommodation providers, booking platforms or other travel-related services.

When you click an affiliate link, the third party may use cookies or tracking technology to identify that your visit originated from this website. We may receive a commission if you make a booking or purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Third-party affiliate websites operate under their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Please also read our Affiliate Disclosure.

9. Contact Forms and Email

When you contact us through a form or by email, we may collect your name, email address and the contents of your message.

We use this information only to:

  • respond to your enquiry;
  • maintain relevant correspondence;
  • prevent spam and misuse;
  • comply with legal requirements.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the contact form.

10. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Articles may contain embedded content or links from third-party websites, including:

  • YouTube;
  • Instagram;
  • Facebook;
  • GetYourGuide;
  • booking platforms;
  • maps;
  • social-media services.

Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly. These providers may collect data, use cookies or track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.

Where required, non-essential embedded content may be blocked until you provide consent.

11. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary with:

  • website hosting and technical-service providers;
  • analytics providers;
  • advertising partners;
  • affiliate partners;
  • email or contact-form providers;
  • security and spam-prevention services;
  • legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable data-protection agreements.

12. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may process data outside Cyprus, the European Economic Area or your country of residence.

Where required, appropriate safeguards may be used, such as adequacy decisions, contractual protections or Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

For example:

  • contact messages may be retained while the enquiry remains relevant;
  • security logs may be retained temporarily to detect misuse;
  • analytics information may be retained according to the settings of the analytics provider;
  • consent records may be retained to demonstrate compliance;
  • information may be retained longer where required by law.

14. Your Data-Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request deletion of your personal data;
  • restrict or object to processing;
  • withdraw consent;
  • request data portability;
  • lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact:

thejumpseatboy@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

15. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

16. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed specifically at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact us so that we can review and remove it where appropriate.

17. External Links

The website contains links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of external websites. You should review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing personal information.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • website services;
  • third-party tools;
  • advertising or analytics services;
  • legal or regulatory requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

19. Contact Us

For questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

The Jumpseat Boy
Email: thejumpseatboy@gmail.com
Website: https://thejumpseatboy.com/