Last Updated: March 13, 2025

At Getaway Vacations, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you use our website, [getaway-vacays.com], and our travel advisory services. We operate through Travefy, Inc., our platform provider, to deliver these services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide travel planning, booking, and advisory services. This includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Travel Details: Travel preferences, destinations, dates, and itineraries.
• Identification Data: Passport numbers, dates of birth, or other details required for bookings (when provided).
• Payment Information: Credit card details or billing information (processed securely via Travefy).
• Website Usage: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools).
• Communications: Information you provide in forms, emails, or calls (e.g., inquiries about trips).
  
  

We only collect what’s necessary to serve you and fulfill your travel requests.

2. How We Collect Information

• Directly from You: When you fill out forms on our website, request itineraries, or communicate with us.
• Through Travefy: Our website and services are powered by Travefy, Inc., which collects and stores data on our behalf when you use our site or their tools (e.g., itinerary builder, CRM).
• Automatically: Via cookies, web beacons, or analytics tools to improve our site and services.
• From Third Parties: If you book through supplier links we provide, they may share confirmation details with us.
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Plan and book travel arrangements (e.g., flights, hotels, tours).
• Create and share personalized itineraries via Travefy’s platform.
• Communicate with you about your travel plans or updates.
• Collect forms of payment securely through Travefy.
• Improve our services (e.g., analyzing website usage).
• Send marketing emails or offers (only with your consent, and you can opt out anytime).
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or travel regulations).
  
  

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your data only as necessary to provide our services:

• With Travefy, Inc.: Our platform provider processes and stores your data to enable itinerary creation, booking management, and client communication. See Travefy’s Privacy Policy at https://travefy.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy for their practices.
• With Travel Suppliers: Airlines, hotels, tour operators, or other providers receive your data to fulfill bookings (e.g., name, travel dates).
• With Payment Processors: Secure third-party services handle payment details (we don’t store full credit card info ourselves).
• Legal Requirements: We may share data if required by law, such as in response to a court order or to comply with Ohio regulations.
• Business Partners: With your consent, we may share data for joint promotions or services.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, as required by Ohio law (Ohio Personal Information Security Act, OPISA):

• Travefy uses PCI-compliant systems to secure payment data and encrypt sensitive information.
• We limit access to your data to authorized personnel only.
• However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection against breaches or unauthorized access.

If a data breach occurs affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by Ohio law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Update: Contact us to review or correct your personal information.
• Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails using the link provided or by contacting us.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies (note this may limit site functionality).
• Deletion: Request removal of your data, though we may retain some records as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., booking history).
  
  

7. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed:

• Booking data is retained for the duration of your travel and as required by tax or legal obligations (typically 7 years).
• Contact info is kept until you request deletion or we no longer need it for service purposes.
• Travefy may retain data per their own retention policies—see their Privacy Policy for details.
  
  

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites (e.g., supplier booking pages). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we’ve collected such data, we’ll delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services or laws change. The “Last Updated” date will reflect revisions. Check back periodically. Your continued use of our site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Reach out to us.

For details on Travefy’s data practices, contact them or review their Privacy Policy at https://travefy.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy.

Thank you for trusting Getaway Vacations with your travel plans!