Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 26, 2023
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which BlendTrip ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the blendtrip.com website ("Site"). This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by BlendTrip.
1. Introduction
BlendTrip is committed to protecting the privacy of its Users. This document outlines our practices regarding the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal data when you utilize our services and visit our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from and about Users of our Site, specifically:
2.1. Personal Identification Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. We may collect this information in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
2.2. Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users' means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
2.3. Usage Data: Information on how the Site is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
3. How We Use Collected Information
BlendTrip collects and uses Users' personal information for the following purposes:
- 3.1. To Improve Customer Service: Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
- 3.2. To Personalize User Experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
- 3.3. To Improve Our Site: We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
- 3.4. To Process Transactions: We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
- 3.5. To Send Periodic Emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
- 3.6. For Marketing and Promotional Purposes: To send you information about products, services, and promotions that may be of interest to you, based on your consent where required by law.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly. We utilize both session and persistent cookies.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission. We may also disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
6. Data Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site. While we endeavor to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data transmitted to our Site.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
In accordance with applicable data protection laws, you possess certain rights concerning your personal data:
- 7.1. The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- 7.2. The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- 7.3. The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- 7.4. The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- 7.5. The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- 7.6. The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Third-Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
BlendTrip has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "effective date" at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
BlendTrip Email: [email protected]