Privacy Policy

TravelTube, Inc. (“TravelTube,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our website, mobile applications, and other services (collectively, the “Service”). By using TravelTube, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Contact: [email protected]

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. Types of information include:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration details (name, email, phone number, password)
• Payment information (credit/debit card, billing address, bank account details)
• Profile information (profile picture, preferences, travel interests)
• Reviews, ratings, and content you submit on TravelTube

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• IP address and geolocation data
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, booking history)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c. Information from Third Parties

• Merchants may share confirmation of bookings or check-in/handshake data
• Payment processors provide transaction details
• Analytics providers for usage insights

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Provide and manage your access to the Service
2. Process payments and facilitate transactions between users and merchants
3. Communicate important information, updates, and promotional offers
4. Verify bookings, check-ins, and handshake confirmations
5. Personalize your experience and recommend hotels, restaurants, or services
6. Monitor service quality and merchant performance
7. Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, and resolve disputes
8. Conduct analytics and improve our Service

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

1. With Merchants: To complete bookings, payments, or handshake confirmations
2. Service Providers: Payment processors, IT providers, analytics, or marketing partners
3. Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes
4. Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to users

4. Your Privacy Rights

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

1. Access, update, or delete your personal information
2. Opt out of marketing communications
3. Request information about how your data is processed
4. Withdraw consent to data processing (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
5. Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities in applicable jurisdictions

Note: For Estonia or EU residents, TravelTube complies with GDPR requirements.

5. Data Security

1. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
2. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
3. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

6. Data Retention

1. We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
2. Data related to reviews, bookings, and transactions may be stored indefinitely for platform integrity and verification purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking

1. TravelTube uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, personalize content, analyze usage, and provide targeted advertising.
2. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

1. Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services.
2. TravelTube is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party services.

9. Children’s Privacy

1. TravelTube does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
2. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

1. TravelTube operates in multiple jurisdictions, including the USA and Estonia.
2. Personal data may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries outside your home jurisdiction.
3. TravelTube ensures appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

1. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
2. Users will be notified of significant changes via email, platform notifications, or by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website.
3. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Company: TravelTube, Inc.
• Registered Office: Delaware, USA
• Operational Head Office: Tallinn, Estonia