Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st August 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Serendipity Tailormade Ltd, trading as Serendipity (“Serendipity”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website or engage with our travel experiences, products, and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant laws.

1. Who We Are

  • Company Name: Serendipity Tailormade Ltd

  • Trading Name: Serendipity

  • Company Registration Number: 07449868

  • Registered Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3AX

  • Email: mail@serendipity.travel

  • Phone: +44 (0)203 397 4397

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on how you interact with us.

a. Information You Provide

  • Full name, email address, phone number

  • Billing and delivery address

  • Passport and visa information (if required for bookings)

  • Health and dietary requirements (if voluntarily submitted)

  • Travel preferences, emergency contact details

  • Social media handles (if linked via Host collaborations)

  • Payment information (handled via secure third-party payment processors)

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address and browser type

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referral source (e.g., social media or influencer link)

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Social media platforms (if you log in or register via Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

  • Content Creators/Hosts who refer or manage group travel bookings

  • Travel suppliers (accommodation, excursions, insurance partners)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  1. Process and manage bookings and payments

  2. Deliver tailored group travel experiences

  3. Communicate trip details, updates, and changes

  4. Respond to customer service queries and support needs

  5. Send newsletters, marketing offers, or trip invitations (if opted-in)

  6. Improve our website functionality and user experience

  7. Comply with legal obligations and protect our business from fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your data only where we have legal grounds to do so:

  • Consent – When you voluntarily provide information or opt-in to marketing

  • Contractual necessity – To fulfil your booking and provide our services

  • Legal obligation – To comply with regulatory or tax requirements

  • Legitimate interest – To improve our services and prevent fraud

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Travel suppliers (hotels, transport providers, activity partners)

  • Content creators (Hosts) for trip coordination

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • IT service providers (hosting, email marketing, analytics)

  • Government or regulatory bodies (only when required by law)

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with the law and only for the purpose of fulfilling the service.

6. International Transfers

Some of our partners and suppliers may be located outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under data protection law:

  1. Right to access – Request a copy of your personal data

  2. Right to rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data

  3. Right to erasure – Ask us to delete your personal data

  4. Right to restrict processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data

  5. Right to data portability – Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

  6. Right to object – Opt out of certain processing, such as direct marketing

  7. Right to withdraw consent – At any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please email mail@serendipity.travel.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, including legal and accounting obligations. For example:

  • Booking information: 7 years (for financial compliance)

  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiry records: Up to 2 years

9. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, including:

  • Keeping you logged in

  • Remembering your trip preferences

  • Measuring traffic and usage via Google Analytics

You can change your cookie preferences at any time in your browser settings.

For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

10. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement industry-standard security practices including:

  • SSL encryption for all data in transit

  • Secure cloud storage partners

  • Role-based access control to internal systems

  • Regular audits and staff training

However, no online platform is 100% secure. You use our services at your own risk and are responsible for safeguarding your own devices and passwords.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected personal data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website or trip content may include links to third-party websites or tools. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies, and we encourage you to read the policies of those third parties.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Serendipity Tailormade Ltd

27 Old Gloucester Street

London, WC1N 3AX

United Kingdom

Email: privacy@serendipity.travel

Phone: +44 (0)203 397 4397

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk