Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Payment and billing information
- Travel preferences and dietary restrictions
- Emergency contact information
- Health and accessibility information (when voluntarily provided)
- Communication preferences and consultation details
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and location information
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process retreat bookings and payments
- Communicate with you about your retreat experience
- Provide customer service and support
- Customize retreat experiences to your preferences
- Send updates about future retreats and special offers (with your consent)
- Improve our services and website functionality
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Ensure the safety and security of all retreat participants
3. Information Sharing
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including payment processors, accommodation providers, transportation services, and email service providers.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal process or emergency situations.
3.3 No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Email Communications
4.1 Newsletter and Updates
With your consent, we may send you email updates about new retreats, special offers, and travel tips. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
4.2 Transactional Emails
We will send you important emails related to your booking, payment confirmations, and retreat information. These emails are necessary for our service and cannot be opted out of.
5. Data Security
5.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5.2 Payment Security
All payment information is processed through secure, encrypted channels using industry-standard security protocols. We do not store complete credit card information.
5.3 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Updates
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. Contact us to make changes to your information.
6.2 Email Preferences
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
6.3 Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements and legitimate business needs.
7. Cookies and Website Technologies
7.1 Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
7.2 Analytics
We use web analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.
9. International Travelers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Travel in Serene
Email: privacy@travelinserene.com
General Inquiries: info@travelinserene.com