Last updated: April 28, 2026
Island Flave respects reader privacy and aims to be clear about what information may be collected, why it is used, and what choices you have.
By using Island Flave, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the website.
Island Flave is a travel and culture website covering global destinations, famous places, island escapes, festivals, cultural landmarks, and people-led stories connected to cities, countries, islands, and communities.
The website is operated by Marcus Vale, founder of Island Flave.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, Marcus Vale / Island Flave is the data controller for personal information handled through this website, unless otherwise stated.
For privacy questions, correction requests, or data-related concerns, contact:
contact@islandflave.com
Island Flave may collect personal information in the following ways.
You may provide personal information when you:
- send an email to Island Flave
- submit a correction, clarification, or feedback request
- send a privacy or responsible coverage request
- suggest a story or destination topic
- contact Island Flave for general inquiries
This information may include:
- your name, if you provide it
- your email address
- the content of your message
- any links, sources, documents, or context you choose to include
- the article URL or page you are contacting Island Flave about
When you visit Island Flave, some technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- device type
- operating system
- approximate location based on technical data
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- referring websites or search terms
- interactions with website content
- cookie and analytics information
This information is generally used to understand website performance, improve content, protect the website, and understand how readers use Island Flave.
Island Flave may use personal information to:
- respond to questions, corrections, feedback, or general inquiries
- review privacy, safety, or responsible coverage requests
- update, correct, clarify, or improve website content
- review story suggestions or destination ideas
- understand how readers use the website
- improve website performance, layout, and content quality
- prevent spam, abuse, security threats, or unauthorised activity
- comply with legal obligations
- protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Island Flave and its readers
Island Flave does not use personal information to send marketing emails unless you have specifically requested or consented to receive them.
Where applicable data protection law applies, Island Flave may rely on one or more lawful bases for processing personal information, including:
- Consent — where you have given clear permission, such as accepting non-essential cookies or choosing to receive optional communications.
- Legitimate interests — where processing is needed to operate the website, respond to reader messages, improve content, prevent abuse, maintain website security, or handle correction and privacy requests.
- Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
- Contract or pre-contractual steps — where processing is necessary to respond to certain inquiries or requests you make.
If you contact Island Flave by email, the information you provide will be used to review and respond to your message.
Reader messages may be used to:
- respond to your inquiry
- review a correction request
- assess a privacy or safety concern
- improve or update an article
- investigate a broken link, outdated detail, or unclear statement
- consider a story suggestion
Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your request.
Island Flave may keep reader messages for a reasonable period so that inquiries, corrections, privacy requests, or legal matters can be handled properly.
Island Flave may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, improve reader experience, understand website performance, and support security.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They may help the website remember preferences, understand traffic, or provide certain features.
Types of cookies that may be used include:
- Essential cookies — needed for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use the website.
- Performance cookies — used to improve speed, layout, and usability.
- Security cookies — used to help prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorised access.
- Advertising or affiliate cookies — may be used if Island Flave displays ads, affiliate links, or sponsored content.
Where required, Island Flave will ask for consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work correctly if certain cookies are disabled.
Island Flave may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors find and use the website.
Analytics tools may collect information such as:
- pages viewed
- time spent on pages
- device and browser type
- approximate location
- referring websites or search engines
- general visitor behaviour
This information helps Island Flave understand what content is useful, improve website performance, and make better editorial decisions.
Analytics providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Island Flave may display advertising, affiliate links, sponsored content, or other monetisation features.
If affiliate links are used, Island Flave may earn a commission when readers click a link or make a purchase, at no extra cost to the reader.
Advertising and affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance, personalise ads, prevent fraud, or track referrals. Where required, non-essential advertising or tracking cookies should only be used with consent.
Sponsored or paid content will be identified where required.
Island Flave may link to third-party websites, services, maps, booking platforms, social media pages, official sources, videos, or external articles.
Island Flave is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. If you click an external link, you should review the privacy policy of that third-party website.
Island Flave may also use third-party services for website hosting, security, analytics, email, spam protection, advertising, or content delivery.
These third parties may process limited information as needed to provide their services.
Articles on Island Flave may include embedded content, such as videos, maps, social media posts, images, or other third-party features.
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional tracking, or monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Island Flave keeps personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected.
For example:
- contact emails may be kept long enough to respond and manage follow-up questions
- correction or privacy requests may be kept for record-keeping and responsible handling
- analytics data may be kept according to the settings of the analytics provider
- legal or security-related records may be kept for as long as needed to protect the website or comply with legal obligations
When personal information is no longer needed, it may be deleted or anonymised.
Island Flave aims to take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, email system, hosting service, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should avoid sending highly sensitive information by email unless necessary.
Island Flave does not sell personal information.
Personal information may be shared only where necessary, such as with:
- website hosting providers
- email service providers
- analytics providers
- security or spam-protection services
- legal, regulatory, or professional advisers where required
- authorities or third parties where disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or security
Island Flave may also share limited information if needed to investigate misuse of the website, respond to legal requests, or protect the rights of Island Flave or others.
Some third-party services used by Island Flave may process information in countries outside your own country or outside the United Kingdom.
Where this happens, Island Flave aims to rely on appropriate safeguards where required by applicable law, such as contractual protections, recognised transfer mechanisms, or the privacy practices of the relevant service provider.
Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to personal information held about you
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of personal information
- object to certain processing
- request restriction of processing
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- request a copy of certain information in a portable format
- complain to a data protection authority
To make a privacy request, contact:
contact@islandflave.com
Please include enough information to identify your request. Island Flave may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority, including the UK Information Commissioner’s Office where applicable.
Island Flave is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to Island Flave, contact:
contact@islandflave.com
If appropriate, the information will be reviewed and deleted.
Island Flave may publish articles about famous people, cultural icons, public figures, notable names, and people connected to countries, cities, islands, neighbourhoods, landmarks, or cultural stories.
This content is intended for travel, culture, historical, editorial, and public-interest context. Island Flave does not aim to publish unnecessary private details, private addresses, or intrusive personal information.
If you believe a published article raises a privacy, safety, accuracy, or responsible coverage concern, contact:
contact@islandflave.com
Please include the article URL and a clear explanation of the issue.
This Privacy Policy should be read together with Island Flave’s Terms and Conditions.
Terms and Conditions page:
Island Flave may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how information is collected, used, and protected.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, privacy requests, correction requests, or data-related concerns, contact:
contact@islandflave.com