1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Information"). The types of information we collect include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Travel Details & Preferences: Information required to consult on or fulfill travel itineraries (e.g., travel dates, destinations, passport details, dietary preferences, special accommodations, and trip interests).

• Payment & Transaction Details: Payment information provided when paying service fees or booking travel arrangements. (Note: Credit card payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways; we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.)

• Marketing & Communication Preferences: Your newsletter subscription preferences, contact history, and inquiries.

• Automated Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior gathered automatically through cookies and analytical tools when you visit our website.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the Personal Information we collect to:

• Provide, personalize, and curate custom travel consulting, group trips, and itinerary planning services.

• Process travel bookings, reservations, and transactions with travel suppliers (e.g., cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, and transportation providers).

• Communicate with you regarding trip inquiries, itinerary updates, policy updates, and administrative messages.

• Send opt-in marketing newsletters, promotional offers, and travel insights (you may unsubscribe at any time).

• Improve website functionality, client user experience, and service offerings.

• Maintain legal, regulatory, and business compliance.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Travel Service Providers: To fulfill your travel bookings, we share necessary personal details with relevant third-party suppliers (e.g., airlines, cruise operators, hotels, local tour guides, travel insurance providers, and transportation services).

• Third-Party Service Providers: We use trusted software vendors and platforms to operate our business (e.g., travel CRM tools, website hosting platforms like Wix, secure payment processors, and email marketing software). These vendors access data solely to perform services on our behalf.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our clients or business.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic, remember user preferences, and improve functionality. You can adjust your web browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect certain interactive features of our site.

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5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

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6. Your Data Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Correction: Request access to or correction of the Personal Information we hold about you.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your Personal Information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., retaining transaction records for tax compliance).

• Marketing Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email or contacting us directly.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, travel partner pages, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When updates occur, we will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

there! travel consults & planning

Email: christina@theretravelconsult.com

Phone: 602-633-4692

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85028

Website: www.theretravelconsult.com