PRIVACY POLICY
At Passports Educational Travel ("Passports", "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you when you interact with our website or use our services. This information may include:
Personal identification information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Travel information, such as your travel preferences, passport information, dietary requirements, and health information (if necessary for your tour).
Payment information, such as your credit card details and billing address.
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us, such as survey responses or testimonials.
We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide our services, including arranging and managing your tour, and processing payments.
To provide our services, including arranging and managing your tour, and processing payments.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending confirmations, and providing updates or promotional materials.
To improve our website and services, by analyzing user behavior and feedback to better understand your preferences and enhance your experience.
To maintain the security of our website, by monitoring for fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.
To comply with any legal obligations or to protect our rights and interests.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. These parties may include:
Tour operators, airlines, hotels, and other service providers involved in organizing and managing your tour.
Payment processors, to securely process your payments.
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes for any reason. We may also disclose your personal information if required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third partiesSecurity
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal information and improve your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You can also opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after the posting of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Passports Educational Travel
51 Union St., Suite 106
Worcester, MA 01608
info@passports.com
800 332 7277
508 885 4600
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have.
Created: March 2008
Last Modified: March 2023