This Privacy Policy describes how Elite Globetrotters LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our products, engage with our travel blog, subscribe to our communications, or use our affiliated travel and retail services.
By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you interact with Elite Globetrotters LLC, we may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Provided voluntarily by you through transactions, forms, or direct communication:
• Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
• Payment information (billing address, partial card details)
• Travel preferences or order history
b. Technical Data
Collected automatically when you browse our website:
• IP address and browser type
• Device identifiers
• Pages visited and referring URLs
• Cookies and usage analytics
c. Marketing Data
If you subscribe to our newsletter or promotional offers:
• Email preferences
• Engagement with campaigns (opens, clicks)
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
• Fulfill product orders and travel service requests
• Communicate with you about your account, purchases, or upcoming travel
• Provide customer support
• Send marketing communications (with consent)
• Analyze and improve website performance
• Prevent fraud or misuse of our services
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
3. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your data to:
• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, Amazon Fulfillment, shipping carriers)
• Retail or travel affiliates when required to fulfill your purchase or booking
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
Your data is shared only to the extent necessary to perform the requested service.
4. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY
Your data is stored securely via WooCommerce and trusted third-party partners. We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
While no system can be 100% secure, we take precautions including encryption, firewalls, and access restrictions to safeguard your data.
5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & LINKS
Our website may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites, social media platforms, or tools. These platforms have separate privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their policies or content. You should review their privacy statements before interacting with them.
6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and other tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may track:
• Session activity
• Shopping cart contents
• Site performance
• Affiliate referral codes
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly without them.
7. EMAIL COMMUNICATION & OPT-OUT
If you opt in to receive marketing communications, we may send emails about new products, travel offers, or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link at the bottom of any promotional email or contacting us directly.
8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verified parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
10. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access or request a copy of your personal information
• Request corrections or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
• File a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights were violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon being posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Susan Badger
Founder, Elite Globetrotters LLC
📧 Email: susan@eliteglobetrotters.com
🌐 Website: www.eliteglobetrotters.com
Effective Date: June 25, 2025