PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

At GoTravelBuddy.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website, www.gotravelbuddy.com (the "Site"), and use our services to book hotels, flights, vacation packages, car rentals, and cruises. By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide you with a seamless and personalized experience:

Personal Information

  • Account Information: When you create an account or book a service, we collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment information.
  • Booking Information: We collect details about your travel plans, including flight, hotel, and rental car preferences, as well as other relevant booking information.

Non-Personal Information:

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activities on our Site, collect analytics data, and personalize your experience.
  • Device and Usage Data: We collect information about your device (IP address, browser type, operating system), your browsing behavior on the Site, and the time and frequency of your visits.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Process Transactions: We use your information to complete your bookings, process payments, and provide customer service related to your reservations.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: We use your data to recommend tailored travel options based on your preferences, browsing history, and previous bookings.
  • To Communicate with You: We may send you booking confirmations, updates, promotional offers, newsletters, and other travel-related communications. You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time.
  • To Improve Our Services: We analyze usage data to improve the functionality, performance, and content of our Site.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following scenarios:

  • Encryption: We may share your information with trusted third-party partners, such as airlines, hotel chains, and car rental companies, to fulfill your bookings.
  • Access Control: We may share data with our marketing partners to provide you with relevant offers and promotions.
  • Secure Servers: We may disclose your information if required by law, for fraud prevention, or to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
  • Third-Party Advertising: We may use third-party advertisers to serve personalized ads, based on your browsing behavior.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve the functionality of our Site.
  • Web Beacons: These are used to monitor your usage patterns and interactions with our emails.
  • Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior on our Site to enhance our services.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used, but this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using encryption (SSL) for transactions and storing sensitive data on secure servers. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access:You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can update or correct any inaccurate personal data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations and retention periods.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.
  • Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or by using our cookie consent banner.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. After that, we will delete or anonymize your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

GoTravelBuddy.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete it as soon as possible.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your jurisdiction, which may have different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

gotravelbuddy.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone:
Address: 12914, 150TH Avenue Floor Second Ozone Park, New York 11420

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Important Notes:

  • 1. Customization: Ensure the specific details of your website, such as contact information, legal jurisdictions, and any third-party services you use (like Google Analytics or advertising networks), are accurately reflected in this document.
  • 2. Legal Consultation: While this template provides a solid foundation, it's always recommended to consult with a legal professional to ensure full compliance with data protection laws, especially if you are targeting customers in the European Union (GDPR), California (CCPA), or other regions with specific privacy laws.
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