Privacy Policy
Introduction
Effective Date: 10/05/2024
Introduction
Welcome to WanderRoots Travel, a travel information site for USA citizens. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with U.S. federal privacy regulations, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide you with an improved experience. The types of information include:
- Personal Identification Information: To provide relevant content, such as travel guides and tips.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing information, and transaction history.
- Travel Preferences: Information related to your travel preferences, including accommodation preferences, meal choices, and tour interests.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
- To process your bookings and provide related customer service.
- To send you confirmation, updates, and other travel-related information.
- To improve our Services based on feedback and usage data.
- To communicate promotional offers, newsletters, or other marketing materials, unless you opt out.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with airlines, hotels, travel insurance companies, tour operators, and other partners to fulfill your booking and provide you with the requested services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, regulations, or valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
Security of Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights concerning your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we protect your personal information.
Additional Terms
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide you with an improved experience, including:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, and phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact forms.
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, geographical location, pages visited, and time spent on our website collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to track your browsing activity and improve user experience, including serving relevant ads via Google AdWords.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide relevant travel guides and tips.
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
- Show targeted ads through Google AdWords based on your behavior on our site.
- Analyze website usage and improve our content and services.
- Comply with legal obligations, such as California privacy laws.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information, but we may share data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party providers for hosting, data analysis, and advertising.
- Google AdWords and Analytics: For displaying ads and analyzing site traffic.
4. Your Rights
As a USA resident, you can:
- Access the personal information we collect about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell your data).
- Exercise non-discrimination for using privacy rights.
Contact us at [email protected] to exercise your rights.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, though we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of online transmission and storage.
6. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Review their privacy policies separately.
7. Children's Privacy
We do not collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such data will be deleted.
8. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated. The latest effective date will be posted here. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].