Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for WorldTravelService
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
At WorldTravelService, we recognize that privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.
We may collect personal information from you in the course of our business, including through your use of our website, when you contact or request information from us, when you engage our services, or as a result of your relationship with one or more of our staff, suppliers, affiliated entities, or clients and their travel organizers. You are not required to provide this information, but if you choose not to do so, we may not be able to offer you certain services.
Information We Collect
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Travel Itineraries and Booking Details: Passport information, date of birth, gender, travel preferences and account information, itinerary, visa data, travel plans, interests, dietary/accessibility preferences
- Payment Information: Name, credit/debit card details (including card number, expiration date, and security code), and billing address (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser, operating system, site usage
- Online Account Data: Login credentials
- Online Personal Data: Information collected when you interact with our website or social media platforms, including content you provide such as photos, feedback, survey responses, and other submissions
- Cookies & Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, personalize content, and support marketing efforts. Cookie preferences can be managed through your browser settings
- Job Application Data: Information provided in connection with employment opportunities, such as resumes, employment history, and education details
- Event and Partner Data: Information provided by suppliers or partners related to event attendance, travel participation, or professional details
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Description | Lawful Basis |
| Bookings & Travel Arrangements | To process bookings, reservations, and travel services | Necessary for Contract |
| Customer Service & Communication | To respond to inquiries and provide support | Necessary for Contract / Legitimate Interest |
| Marketing & Promotions | To send offers, newsletters, and updates | Consent / Legitimate Interest |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | To protect against unauthorized access and fraud | Legitimate Interest |
| Legal & Regulatory Compliance | To comply with applicable laws and regulations | Legal Obligation |
| Business Operations & Improvement | To improve services, systems, and customer experience | Legitimate Interest |
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with travel suppliers, booking platforms, payment processors, marketing and analytics providers (with appropriate safeguards), affiliated entities, third party providers who perform services on our behalf, and legal authorities when required. We do not sell personal data. Our websites may contain links to other websites whose privacy practices and policies may differ from ours. Please note this list is non-exhaustive and there may be other examples where we need to share with other parties to provide the services as effectively as we can.
International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence. These transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and safeguards.
Artificial Intelligence
We and our partners may use AI technologies to personalize services, optimize operations, enhance customer experience, prevent fraud, and generate insights. We do not rely solely on automated decision-making without safeguards.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including MFA, access controls, encryption, and secure vendors.
Data Retention
We retain personal data as necessary for business and legal obligations. Financial and transactional data may be retained for at least seven years. If personal information is only useful for a short period, for example for specific marketing campaigns, we may delete it.
Your Rights
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data and opt out of marketing communications.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may request access, deletion, and disclosure of personal data. We do not sell personal data.
EU/UK Rights (GDPR)
You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection to processing.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. Users may control preferences through browser settings and site tools.
Contact Us
WorldTravelService
1801 Robert Fulton Dr., Suite 330
Reston, VA 20191
privacy@worldtravelservice.com
703-620-3001
