Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

Last updated: 2024-01-15
Our Commitment to Privacy

At TravelCo, we understand that your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Date of birth and gender
  • Passport information and nationality
  • Payment information and billing address
  • Emergency contact details

Travel Information

  • Travel preferences and history
  • Booking details and itineraries
  • Special requests and accessibility needs
  • Loyalty program information
  • Travel companion details

Technical Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Website usage and analytics data
  • Location data (with consent)
How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our travel booking services, process transactions, and communicate with you about your bookings.

Personalization

To personalize your experience, recommend relevant travel options, and remember your preferences for future visits.

Communication

To send you booking confirmations, travel updates, customer service responses, and promotional offers (with your consent).

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Travel Partners

We share necessary booking information with airlines, hotels, and other travel service providers to complete your reservations.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS

Access Controls

Strict access controls and authentication

Regular Audits

Regular security assessments and updates

Data Minimization

We collect only necessary information

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

Correct Your Data

Update or correct any inaccurate personal information

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Restrict Processing

Limit how we process your personal information

Object to Processing

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. For more detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Essential cookies for website functionality
Analytics cookies to improve our services
Marketing cookies (with your consent)
Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Account InformationUntil account deletion
Booking Records7 years after travel date
Payment InformationAs required by law
Marketing DataUntil consent withdrawal
International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email

privacy@travelco.com

Phone

+1 (555) 123-4567

For EU residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.