PRIVACY POLICY

Your Privacy Matters

Wavebound Travel is committed to protecting our visitors' personal information. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how your information is collected, used, and protected when you engage with our cruise planning services.

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect

To provide a high-level research and planning experience, we may collect the following types of information:

Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and gender.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and billing address.
Travel Data: Passport numbers (when required for booking), loyalty program numbers, and dietary/mobility requirements.
Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely via third-party encrypted payment processors).
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data strictly for the "project management" of your travel, specifically to:

Conduct Research: Analyze cruise lines and itineraries that match your specific interests.
Manage Bookings: Interface with our cruise partners to secure your reservations.
Communication: Send you itinerary updates, planning timelines, and logistical alerts.
Legal Compliance: Meet tax, insurance, and regulatory requirements.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your data to third parties. We only share your information with:

Travel Providers: The cruise lines, airlines, and hotels included in your specific itinerary.
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in our business operations (e.g., email platforms or secure payment gateways).
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. This includes SSL encryption for our website and secure storage for client files. Access to your sensitive information is restricted to authorized personnel involved in your travel project.

5. Your Rights

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

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction or deletion of your data.
Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain site features.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time. If you have questions about your information or would like to exercise these rights, please contact us at voyage@waveboundtravel.com.