Privacy Policy

Authentic Travel Experiences (“ATE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website and travel-planning services, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using our website or submitting information to ATE, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through our website
Submit a travel-planning questionnaire
Request information about our services
Schedule or participate in a consultation
Purchase a travel-planning service
Communicate with us by email or other means

Depending on the service you request, this information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Travel dates and destination
Travel preferences and interests
Budget and travel style
Accommodation preferences
Dietary preferences or restrictions
Accessibility or mobility considerations
Information about the people traveling with you
Other information you choose to provide that helps us plan your trip

Please only provide information that is necessary or relevant to your travel-planning needs. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it and it is relevant to planning your trip.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Understand your travel goals and preferences
Create personalized travel recommendations and itineraries
Research destinations, accommodations, restaurants, activities, and experiences
Communicate with you about your trip and our services
Respond to questions and requests
Process payments or transactions when applicable
Improve our website and services
Send occasional communications or marketing materials, where permitted

We will use your information only for legitimate business purposes and in ways consistent with the purpose for which you provided it.

3. Information We Do Not Sell

ATE does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business or provide our services, such as website hosting, payment processing, scheduling, email, forms, or other technology providers.

These providers may have access to information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy policies and applicable obligations.

4. Travel Recommendations and Third-Party Websites

ATE may provide links to third-party websites, including restaurants, accommodations, attractions, transportation providers, activity companies, booking platforms, and other travel resources.

When you visit or interact with a third-party website, that website's own privacy policy and terms apply. ATE does not control the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information or making a purchase.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website or third-party services used on our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, improve website functionality, and measure website performance.

These technologies may collect information such as:

IP address
Browser and device information
Pages visited
Approximate location
Date and time of visits
How you interact with our website

The specific information collected depends on the tools and services used on our website.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

7. Children's Privacy

ATE's services are intended for adults and are not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate parental or guardian involvement, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

The FTC recommends that websites clearly disclose their practices regarding children's information, particularly when a site collects information from children.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business and transaction records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may securely delete or dispose of it.

9. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide certain information. However, some information may be necessary for us to provide personalized travel-planning services.

You may also contact us to:

Ask what personal information we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where applicable
Ask questions about how your information is used
Opt out of marketing communications

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Marketing Communications

If you provide your email address, we may occasionally send you information about ATE, our services, travel-planning opportunities, or other communications that may be relevant to you.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting us directly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our business, website, services, or applicable legal requirements change.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how ATE handles your information, please contact us:

Authentic Travel Experiences (ATE)
Email: info@authentictravelexperiences.com
Website: authentictravelexperiences.com

We are happy to answer questions about your privacy and the information you provide to us.

Last updated September 2026