Effective Date: 16-08-2007
Website: https://traveltomato.com
This Privacy Policy explains how Travel Tomato LLC (“we”, “our”, or “Travel Tomato”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or use our website, traveltomato.com.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of traveltomato.com and governs how we collect and use personal data. It also explains your privacy rights and how you can exercise them under laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Name and contact details (e.g., email address)
- Payment or billing information when booking
- Messages you send via contact forms, emails, or chat
Information We Collect Automatically:
- IP address and browser type
- Device type, operating system, and version
- Location data (based on IP or device settings)
- Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs
- Cookies and other tracking technologies (see below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our travel services
- Process transactions or bookings
- Respond to your questions or inquiries
- Personalize content and recommendations
- Send newsletters or promotional updates (only with consent)
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. These include:
- Necessary cookies: Enable core functionality like navigation and security
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences
- Advertising cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads and measure performance
You can control cookie settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. For more information, see your browser’s help documentation.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your data with trusted third parties for the following purposes:
- Booking and travel partners (e.g., airlines, hotels, or platforms like Booking.com) to fulfill your travel requests
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor and optimize site performance
- Advertising networks for retargeting and campaign measurement
- Email marketing services to send newsletters (if opted in)
We only share what is necessary and ensure our partners also comply with data protection laws.
6. User Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to how your data is processed
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@traveltomato.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Booking or transactional data: Up to 7 years (for legal and accounting compliance)
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
8. Security Measures
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for secure browsing
- Restricted access to personal information
- Firewalls, password protection, and periodic audits
No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
9. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your home country (e.g., to servers or partners in the U.S. or EU), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us so we can remove the information promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or improvements to our practices.
We will post the revised version here with a new Effective Date. Continued use of the site means you accept any updates.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 Email: contact@traveltomato.com