Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Welcome to Write and Walk.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to me. This policy explains what information I collect, how it’s used, and how you can manage or delete it.By visiting or using writeandwalk.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller

Write and Walk (Emma Christie) Barcelona, Spain emma@emmachristiewriter.com

For retreats and travel experiences, I work in partnership with Walking Costa Brava SL, a licensed travel provider who organises all logistics, including accommodation, meals, transport, payments, cancellations, refunds, and financial protection.In relation to your retreat booking, Write and Walk and Walking Costa Brava SL act as independent data controllers, each responsible for the personal data needed to deliver their part of the service.

What Information This Site Collects

Newsletter and Blog

If you voluntarily sign up for my newsletter or blog, this site records your email address (and name, if provided).You can refuse to supply personal information, but that will exclude you from certain activities such as receiving newsletters, blogs, and free offers.When subscribers click on links in emails or fill out forms, this may be recorded to help me understand what content is most useful.You may unsubscribe or request deletion of your data at any time.

Retreat Enquiries and Bookings

If you enquire about or book a retreat, I may collect personal information such as:Name, Email address, or phone number. Any information you choose to share may be shared with Walking Costa Brava SL, who will manage: Travel arrangements, Accommodation and meals, Payments and refunds, Legal and financial protection of your booking. They may need to collect additional information directly from you (for example, dietary requirements or travel details), which will be handled in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Giveaways and Contests

If you enter a giveaway, your email address will be collected.If you win a physical prize, you may be asked to provide your name and postal address so your prize can be sent.

Non-Personal Information

This website may collect non-personal information such as browser type, device, and general usage data. This does not identify you personally.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies may be used for: Basic site functionality, Understanding how visitors use the site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:Send newsletters, blog updates, or relevant communicationsRespond to enquiriesHelp improve content and user experienceSupport retreat planning and communicationFacilitate your booking through our travel partnerIf you click on affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Sharing of Personal Information

Your personal data is never sold. Your information may be shared with trusted third parties where necessary, including: Walking Costa Brava SL (to deliver your retreat), Service providers (such as email platforms or website tools). Where data is shared, it is limited to what is necessary to provide the service. For retreat bookings, your data will also be processed according to Walking Costa Brava SL’s privacy policy.

Legal Basis for Processing Data

Your data is processed under the following legal bases:Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or marketing. Contract – when you book or enquire about a retreat. Legal obligation – where required by law. You may withdraw consent at any time.

Data Retention

Your data is kept only as long as necessary. Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe. Enquiry or booking data: as needed to provide the service and meet legal obligations

Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to: Access your personal data, Request correction or deletion, Restrict or object to processing, Request transfer of your data. To exercise any of these rights, contact: emma@emmachristiewriter.com

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always appear on this page.