1. Introduction
Welcome to IB TravelTrot (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Protecting your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with us on social media. You consent to the practices described in this policy by using our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to improve our services and provide a better user experience. This includes:
Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Comment on blog posts or engage with our content.
- Contact us via email or social media.
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions.
- Make purchases through our website.
- Sign up for a membership or account (if applicable).
This may include your name, email address, phone number, billing address, payment details, social media profiles, and any other details you provide voluntarily.
Non-Personal Information
When you browse our website, we automatically collect non-personal information, including:
- IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Pages visited, time spent on our website, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and analytics data to understand user behavior.
This data helps us optimize the user experience and analyze trends.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Deliver relevant advertisements.
- Store your preferences for future visits.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
3. Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content, like YouTube videos, for example. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. These websites have their own cookie and privacy policies over which we have no control.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our content, travel guides, and itineraries.
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (only if you opt-in).
- To respond to inquiries and comments.
- To analyze site performance and improve user engagement.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our users.
- To provide customer support and troubleshooting.
- To process transactions and provide order fulfillment.
- To personalize content and recommendations based on user behavior.
5. Third-Party Services
We may share non-personal data with third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, and affiliate marketing purposes. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics – For tracking website traffic and user behavior.
- Email Marketing Services – To send newsletters and updates.
- Affiliate Programs & Advertisers – We may include affiliate links and earn commissions when you purchase through them.
- Social Media Platforms – For engagement and promotional purposes.
- Payment Processors – To securely process transactions (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, etc.).
- Hosting Providers – To maintain website security and reliability.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Opt-out of email communications at any time.
- Disable cookies via your browser settings.
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ibtraveltrot@gmail.com.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and avoiding sharing sensitive information online.
We implement the following security measures:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data transfers.
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Restricted access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for account security (if applicable).
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When we no longer need the data, we securely delete or anonymize it.
The retention periods are:
- Newsletter Subscribers: Until the user unsubscribes.
- Contact Form Submissions: Up to 1 year for customer service follow-ups.
- Purchase Data: As required by tax and accounting laws.
- Analytical Data: Retained for site performance tracking and improvements.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date. By continuing to use our services, you accept the revised policy.
For major updates, we may notify users via email or website announcements.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: ibtraveltrot@gmail.com
🌍 Website: https://ibtraveltrot.com/
By using IB TravelTrot website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your information as outlined above.
Effective Date: 2025-02-05