Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 June 2025
1. Introduction
Medlife Holidays (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable laws. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when using our website, booking services, or contacting us.
Contact us:
Data Controller: Gouvon Ltd
Address: 1/307 Garrat Lane, London, SW18 4DX
Email: account@medlifeholidays.com
2. How and what data we collect
We collect personal data via: account registration, booking forms, payment forms, newsletters, surveys, website cookies, and contact forms.
a) Booking-related data:
- Identity: full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/visa numbers
- Contact: email, phone, address
- Payment: card details (processed securely), billing info
- Preferences/health: dietary needs, medical info
- Travel history: past trips, destinations
b) Technical & usage data:
- IP address, device/browser type, session times
- Cookies, analytics, tracking data
c) Communications:
- Marketing preferences, feedback, query history
3. Why we use your data & lawful bases
Purpose | Data Used | Lawful Basis |
---|---|---|
To process, manage bookings | All booking-related data | Performance of contract |
Payment processing | Payment and billing data | Performance of contract |
Customer service & communications Contact and query data | Contact | Legitimate interests |
Marketing (with consent) | Contact, preferences | Consent |
Site & service improvement | Usage & device data | Legitimate interests |
Legal compliance and fraud detection | Relevant transaction data | Legal obligation |
4. Cookies and tracking tools
We use cookies and similar tech for session functionality and analytics. You can manage preferences via our cookie banner.
5. Sharing your information
We share your personal data with:
- Travel providers (airlines, hotels, car hire) to fulfil your booking
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) for secure transactions
- IT service providers (e.g. hosting, CRM, analytics providers)
- Legal and fraud prevention bodies, if required by law
Overseas transfers:
Data may be transferred outside the UK/EU. We rely on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure compliance.
6. Data retention
We retain:
- Booking and payment data: typically 7 years post-service, as required by tax/regulatory law • Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
- Analytics data: anonymised or deleted after 2 years
7. Your rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Delete data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing (e.g., marketing)
- Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact janine@gouvon.com. We will respond within one month. You can also lodge a complaint with the ICO: https://ico.org.uk
8. Security measures
We implement measures such as encryption (SSL/TLS), secure servers, access controls, and staff training to protect personal data.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll notify you via website updates. The “Last updated” date indicates current version