At HBS TRAVEL, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth
- Booking Information: Travel dates, destinations, hotel preferences, special requests
- Payment Details: Credit/debit card information (securely processed through encrypted payment gateways)
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site
- Communication: Emails, chat messages, phone calls with customer support
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Process Bookings: To confirm and manage your travel reservations
- Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, provide assistance, and resolve issues
- Marketing: To send promotional offers, newsletters, and travel deals (only with your consent)
- Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activities
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Hotels, airlines, tour operators, and other travel service providers necessary to fulfill your booking
- Payment Processors: Secure third-party payment gateways to process transactions
- Business Partners: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website and conducting business
- Legal Authorities: Government authorities, law enforcement, or regulatory bodies when required by law
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of our company
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing systems
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hbstravell@gmail.com
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Booking records are typically retained for 7 years for accounting and legal purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hbstravell@gmail.com
- Phone: +995 555 165 926
- Address: Tbilisi, Georgia