travelcostdeal.com

Privacy Policy

Welcome to TravelCostDeal.com (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, applications, social media pages, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Terms and Conditions.

For residents of California, additional disclosures are included at the end of this Policy.

1. About Our Services

TravelCostDeal.com is a flight search and booking platform that connects travelers with third-party airline providers, travel agencies, and related travel services (“Travel Partners”). These services may include one-way, round-trip, and multi-city flights, airline add-ons (such as seat selection, baggage, or travel insurance), and other travel-related products.

We act as an intermediary and may receive personal information from Travel Partners or share information with them as needed to facilitate bookings. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

2. Overview of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What information we collect

  • How we use personal information

  • How and when we share information

  • How we store and protect information

  • Your rights and choices

  • International data transfers

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information You Provide

When using our Services, you may provide personal information such as:

  • Identity details: full name, date of birth, gender

  • Contact details: email address, phone number, billing and mailing address

  • Travel information: flight details, departure and arrival locations, dates and times, airline preferences, booking references

  • Payment information: credit or debit card details, billing address

  • Additional travelers: names and details of co-passengers

  • Preferences: seat choice, meal preferences, accessibility requirements

  • Reviews and feedback: ratings, reviews, or comments

  • Communications: customer support inquiries, messages, or complaints

  • Promotions: entries for contests or special offers

You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to complete bookings.

3.2 Sensitive Personal Information

Sensitive information may include:

  • Government-issued identification (passport, ID)

  • Accessibility requirements

  • Precise geolocation data (only with consent)

We process sensitive information only when necessary and as allowed by law. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

3.3 Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect:

  • Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers

  • Usage data: searches, clicks, browsing behavior, referring URLs, access times

  • Location data: approximate location (city or region)

  • Inferences: travel preferences and interests based on usage patterns

This information helps us improve functionality, personalize search results, and optimize your booking experience.

3.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Travel Partners (airlines, agencies)

  • Payment processors

  • Affiliates

  • Advertising and analytics providers

  • Social media platforms

  • Other business partners

This may include booking confirmations, travel status, demographic information, and engagement data.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and operate our Services

  • Facilitate flight bookings and reservations

  • Process payments and transactions

  • Display booking confirmations and travel history

  • Communicate regarding bookings, changes, or support requests

  • Send administrative and transactional messages

  • Deliver marketing communications (where permitted)

  • Personalize search results, offers, and promotions

  • Improve website performance and develop new features

  • Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Enforce our policies and protect our rights

5. Electronic Communications

We may contact you via email, text, phone, or push notifications to:

  • Confirm flight bookings

  • Provide reminders and travel updates

  • Send service alerts or notifications

  • Deliver marketing messages (with opt-out options)

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

6. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK)

We process personal information based on:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Your consent (where required)

You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.

7. How We Share Information

We may share personal information:

7.1 With Travel Partners

To complete flight bookings and related services.

7.2 With Affiliates

For operational, analytics, marketing, and fraud prevention purposes.

7.3 With Business Partners

Including advertising and promotional partners, where legally permitted.

7.4 With Service Providers

Such as hosting providers, payment processors, analytics vendors, and customer support services.

7.5 For Legal or Safety Reasons

To comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and safety.

7.6 Corporate Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

7.7 With Your Consent

Or at your direction.

We may also share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify individuals.

8. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Analyze usage and performance

  • Personalize content

  • Deliver interest-based advertising

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or consent tools. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct or update information

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Opt out of marketing or targeted advertising

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 sales@travelcostdeal.com

11. International Data Transfers

We operate globally. Your information may be transferred to countries outside your residence. We use appropriate safeguards to protect international transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
📧 sales@travelcostdeal.com