Privacy Policy 

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Effective Date: 11/13/2024

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At Explore Travel with Abby ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, explore travel destinations, book trips, or engage with our content in any way. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

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By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and billing information that you provide when subscribing to newsletters, booking travel, or contacting us for inquiries.

• Non-Personal Identification Information: This may include data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and information about your visit (e.g., pages visited, links clicked) which helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Payment Information: If you make a booking or purchase through our site, payment information (e.g., credit card number) is processed securely by a third-party payment provider.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our site, enhance your browsing experience, and gather information about how visitors use our website.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide services: We use your personal information to process bookings, send confirmations, and deliver requested travel-related information.

• To personalize your experience: We may tailor content, recommendations, and offers based on your preferences and browsing behavior.

• To communicate with you: We may send you emails about your account, booking updates, or other travel-related information. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

• To improve our website: We monitor website usage patterns to improve content, functionality, and overall user experience.

• For legal or safety purposes: In some cases, we may need to disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our legal rights.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party partners, vendors, or service providers who help us operate our website and provide services such as booking, payments, customer support, and analytics. These third parties are obligated to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal request (e.g., court order, subpoena, etc.).

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Explore Travel with Abby uses cookies and similar technologies to track user activity and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that collect information such as your browsing habits, preferences, and pages visited. This data helps us personalize your experience and improve the website’s performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.

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5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

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6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if required for legal or legitimate purposes).

• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at exploretravelwithabby@outlook.com.

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7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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8. Children's Privacy

Explore Travel with Abby does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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10. Contact Us

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