Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

The Thrifty Jetsetter we, operates the website https://thethriftyjetsetter.com/ and provides travel booking, planning, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you visit our Website, interact with us, or use our Services.

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or provide us with any personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Directly When you request quotes, make bookings, subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or participate in promotions, we may collect:

  • Full name(s) of traveler(s)
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Date of birth
  • Payment information (credit/debit card details, billing address) – processed securely via third-party payment processors
  • Passport/ID details, visa information, or other government-issued identification (when required for bookings)
  • Travel preferences (e.g., seating, dietary requirements, accessibility needs)
  • Emergency contact information
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

b. Information Collected Automatically When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information (IP address, browser type/version, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source)
  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Section 7 below)

c. Information from Third Parties We may receive information about you from travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, tour operators), payment processors, marketing partners, or identity verification services when necessary to fulfill bookings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Process and confirm travel bookings and reservations
  • Provide customer service, respond to inquiries, and send booking confirmations/itineraries
  • Process payments and issue refunds
  • Send important transactional communications (e.g., booking updates, travel alerts)
  • Personalize your experience and provide tailored travel recommendations (where consented)
  • Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms
  • Improve our Website, Services, and marketing efforts
  • Conduct analytics and market research

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in these limited circumstances:

  • With travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies, tour operators) necessary to fulfill your booking
  • With payment processors and financial institutions to process transactions
  • With service providers (e.g., IT, cloud storage, analytics, marketing, customer support) under strict confidentiality obligations
  • To comply with legal requirements, respond to subpoenas/court orders, or protect our rights/safety
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent or at your direction

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Booking-related data is typically retained for at least 7 years to comply with tax, accounting, and travel industry regulations.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including to access, correct, delete, or restrict its use.

  • You can opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
  • You may adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
  • Residents of certain U.S. states (e.g., California under CPRA) may have additional rights; contact us for details.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details in Section 10.

6. International Data Transfers

As a travel agency, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (including the United States and destinations you travel to), where data protection laws may differ. We use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content/ads. You can manage preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. For more details, see our separate Cookie Policy [link if separate].

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

The Thrifty Jetsetter

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Website/Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

Thank you for trusting us with your travel plans.