PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

At Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Contact us for travel planning services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
  • Fill out forms on our website
  • Make a booking or inquiry
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This may include your name, email address, phone number, travel preferences, payment information, and other details necessary to provide our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our travel services
  • Process bookings and transactions
  • Communicate with you about your travel arrangements
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Travel Partners: Airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and other service providers necessary to fulfill your bookings
  • Independent Advisors: Travel advisors within our network who are assisting with your travel arrangements
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (payment processors, email services, etc.)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
www.tripsandships.com