Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 3, 2025

At Heartland Travel Adventures, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us when visiting our website and using our services. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our services, such as when you book a trip, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us through our website. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact information.
  • Travel Information: Details about your trip, such as destination preferences, travel dates, and any special requests or requirements.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other financial information necessary for processing payments.
  • Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other usage data. This is typically collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing Services: To process your bookings, manage your travel itinerary, and deliver the services you request.
  • Communication: To communicate with you about your trip, send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • Improvement of Services: To enhance the user experience, improve the website functionality, and offer personalized recommendations.
  • Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about new trips, services, or events.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, or to enforce our website terms and conditions.

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 your information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or provide travel-related services (e.g., accommodations, transport, activities).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.
  • Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, analytics tools) to enhance your experience, analyze trends, administer the site, and track user movements across the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and optimize your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser’s privacy settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

5. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or contacting us directly.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used electronic format, for the purpose of transferring it to another service provider.
  • Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to Heartland Travel Adventures. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are 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 collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is being handled, please contact us at:

Heartland Travel Adventures

Email: Heartlandtravelks@gmail.com

Phone: 785-258-1873