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:
Process and manage bookings and payments
Deliver tailored group travel experiences
Communicate trip details, updates, and changes
Respond to customer service queries and support needs
Send newsletters, marketing offers, or trip invitations (if opted-in)
Improve our website functionality and user experience
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:
Right to access – Request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data
Right to erasure – Ask us to delete your personal data
Right to restrict processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to data portability – Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Right to object – Opt out of certain processing, such as direct marketing
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