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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Service Agreement

Road Trip Aficionado provides custom travel planning services including route design, accommodation booking assistance, and travel consultation. Our services are designed to enhance your travel experience through expert planning and local knowledge.

2. Booking and Payment Terms

Service fees are due upon consultation completion. Accommodation and activity bookings require separate payment directly to vendors. Cancellation policies vary by service component and will be clearly communicated during planning.

3. Travel Conditions

Travelers are responsible for valid documentation, insurance, and compliance with all applicable laws. Weather, road conditions, and unforeseen circumstances may necessitate itinerary modifications.

4. Limitation of Liability

Road Trip Aficionado's liability is limited to the service fees paid. We are not liable for actions of third-party vendors, weather-related delays, or circumstances beyond our control.

5. Intellectual Property

All custom itineraries, guides, and planning materials remain the intellectual property of Road Trip Aficionado and are licensed for personal use only.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Information We Collect

We collect personal information including name, contact details, travel preferences, and payment information necessary to provide our services. We also collect usage data through our website analytics.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to provide personalized travel planning services, communicate about your trip, process payments, and improve our services. We may send promotional materials with your consent.

Information Sharing

We share information only with trusted service providers necessary for trip execution (hotels, activity providers) and never sell personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure data storage practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience, analyze website usage, and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

Marketing Cookies: Used to provide relevant advertisements (with consent).

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics that set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

DMCA Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Copyright Respect

Road Trip Aficionado respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We promptly respond to valid DMCA takedown notices.

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted material appears on our site without authorization, please provide:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

Counter-Notice

If you believe material was removed in error, you may file a counter-notice following DMCA procedures.

Contact for DMCA Issues

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]

GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity for service provision
• Legitimate interests for business operations
• Your explicit consent for marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service provision and legal compliance, typically 7 years for business records.

Exercising Your Rights

Contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] to exercise your rights or raise concerns.