Privacy Policy

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Hotels, transport companies, airlines, activity providers, and other partners necessary to deliver your travel services
• Payment Processors: Banks, payment gateways, and financial institutions to process transactions securely
• Government Authorities: When required by law, such as for visa processing, security checks, or legal compliance
• Emergency Contacts: In case of emergencies during travel, we may contact your designated emergency contacts
• Business Partners: Trusted partners who help us market and improve our services (subject to strict confidentiality agreements)

All third parties we work with are required to maintain confidentiality and use your information only for the specified purposes.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (login, booking process)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Track your preferences to show relevant advertisements
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing and interaction

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@indipendenttripper.com

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records as required by law

Booking and transaction records are typically retained for 7 years for financial and legal compliance. Marketing data is retained until you opt out.

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (hotels, airlines, partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.