Thank you for visiting Traveling in the United States (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access our website or use our services. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the United States data protection laws.

By accessing or using Traveling in the United States, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any aspect of this policy, please do not use our website or services.

1. Information Collection:

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

a) Information You Provide: When you use our website or services, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and travel preferences. You may choose not to provide this information, but it may limit your ability to access certain features or services.

b) Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity. This data is collected through cookies, beacons, and similar technologies. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, but it may affect your user experience.

2. Use of Information:

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

a) To provide and improve our services, including personalizing your experience on our website.

b) To communicate with you regarding your account, bookings, and any updates related to our services.

c) To analyze and monitor the usage of our website and services, allowing us to enhance and optimize our offerings.

d) To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other marketing communications if you have provided consent.

3. Information Sharing:

We value your trust and do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

a) Service Providers: We may disclose your information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, providing services, or conducting business on our behalf. These providers are obligated to use your data solely for the purposes specified by us.

b) Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to respond to valid governmental requests.

c) Business Transfers: If Traveling in the United States is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the relevant parties.

4. Your Privacy Rights:

As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

a) Access and Portability: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to obtain a copy in a commonly used and machine-readable format.

b) Correction and Deletion: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal information or request its deletion, subject to legal obligations.

c) Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

5. Data Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy:

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from children without verified parental consent. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected data from a child, we will take prompt steps to delete it from our records.

7. Changes to this Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through the website or other communication channels.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at 1653 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 575010, United States .

By using Traveling in the United States, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy.