Privacy Policy

At TripsTogether, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Who We Are

TripsTogether is a platform that simplifies group travel planning by syncing travel preferences, suggesting trips, and providing itinerary-building tools. Our brochure website is located at https://tripstogether.co.uk.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us:
Email: jackjonbutler@gmail.com

1. What Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password.

• Travel Preferences: Destinations, budgets, duration preferences, and travel history.

• Calendar Data: Availability information if you sync your calendar.

• Friend Connections: Contacts or group member details if you add friends.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

• Usage Data: Interactions with our app and website (e.g., clicks, page views, and session duration).

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: For analytics and improving user experience.

1.3 Third-Party Data

• Data from linked accounts (e.g., Google Calendar) when authorized by you.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide app features such as trip suggestions and itinerary creation.

• Customization: To tailor recommendations and itineraries based on your preferences.

• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, or respond to inquiries.

• Improvements: To analyse usage patterns and improve the app and website.

• Compliance: To meet legal obligations or enforce our terms of service.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you sign up, link accounts, or provide preferences.

• Contractual Necessity: To deliver services you request.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure our platform.

• Legal Obligations: When required to comply with laws or regulations.

4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, and customer support.

• Business Partners: To process bookings or other travel services.

• Legal Authorities: When required by law.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Correction: Update incomplete or incorrect data.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.

• Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain situations.

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Objection: Opt out of processing based on legitimate interests.

• Withdraw Consent: At any time, for activities based on your consent.

To exercise these rights, email us at jackjonbutler@gmail.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Enhance functionality.

• Analyse site performance.

• Deliver relevant content.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your rights.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please review it periodically.