Essential Escapes Travel

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Essential Escapes Travel (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, or purchase our services or digital products.

1) Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information you provide to us

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Trip details you share (destination, dates, preferences, budget, traveler details)

  • Communications you send (contact forms, emails, messages)

  • Billing/shipping information for purchases (note: payment details are generally processed by our payment provider—see Section 6)

B. Information collected automatically

When you use our site, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser data (IP address, browser type, operating system)

  • Usage data (pages viewed, clicks, time on site, referring/exit pages)

  • Approximate location (based on IP address)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

2) How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Provide and manage travel planning services and consultations

  • Deliver digital products (itineraries, guides, templates)

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Send transactional messages (purchase confirmations, service updates)

  • Send marketing emails if you opt in (you can unsubscribe anytime)

  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience

  • Detect and prevent fraud, security issues, or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

3) Sensitive Travel Information

If you purchase planning services, you may share information that helps us plan effectively (for example: accessibility needs, dietary preferences, or other trip-related constraints). You can always choose what to share. We use this information only to provide your requested services.

4) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember preferences and improve site functionality

  • Understand site traffic and usage patterns

  • Support analytics and advertising measurement

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5) Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our emails, we may send updates, promotions, and travel resources. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails. Even if you unsubscribe, we may still send non-marketing messages related to purchases or service delivery.

6) Payments & Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers to operate our business (for example: website hosting, email marketing, analytics, scheduling, and payment processing). These providers may process your information only to perform services for us.

Payments: If you purchase through our site, your payment is processed by our payment processor (such as Squarespace Payments/Stripe/PayPal, depending on your setup). We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

7) Affiliate Links

Some pages may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking to attribute your purchase.

8) When We Share Information

We may share your information:

  • With service providers who support our website and business operations

  • When required by law, subpoena, or legal process

  • To protect our rights, safety, and property, or that of others

  • In connection with a business transfer (merger, sale, or restructuring)

We do not sell your personal information.

9) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services and deliver purchases

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

10) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link)

  • Limit certain uses of cookies via browser controls

To make a privacy request, contact us using the information in Section 13.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12) Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request access, correction, or deletion of your information, contact:

Essential Escapes Travel

Email: kay@essentialescapestravel.com

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.