Your Personal Travel Expert

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the services of Essential Travel Mentor, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Services Description

Essential Travel Mentor provides professional travel planning and consulting services, including but not limited to itinerary planning, accommodation booking, destination expertise, and travel support services.

3. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate information, maintaining valid travel documents, obtaining necessary visas and vaccinations, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations during travel.

4. Payment Terms

Payment for services is due according to the agreed schedule. Consultation fees are non-refundable. Cancellation policies vary by service and will be clearly communicated at the time of booking.

5. Limitation of Liability

Essential Travel Mentor acts as an intermediary between clients and travel service providers. We are not liable for the acts, errors, omissions, representations, warranties, or negligence of any travel service providers.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR compliance.

7. Modifications

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us, including name, contact information, travel preferences, and payment details necessary to provide our travel planning services.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to provide travel planning services, communicate with you about your travel plans, process payments, and improve our services. We may also use your information to send you travel-related updates and promotional materials with your consent.

Information Sharing

We share your information with travel service providers (airlines, hotels, tour operators) as necessary to fulfill your travel arrangements. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your website experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (212) 555-0187.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain website functions to work properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality, security, and to remember your preferences.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Management

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You may delete existing cookies and prevent future cookies from being placed. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as analytics providers and social media platforms. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

GDPR Compliance

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Information

You have the right to be informed about how we collect and use your personal data. This privacy notice provides that information.

Right of Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service if your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions such as when the data is no longer necessary for the original purpose.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

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.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or call +1 (212) 555-0187. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, and your consent where applicable. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

DMCA Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance

Essential Travel Mentor respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid copyright infringement notices.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and its location on our website
• Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Designated Agent

DMCA notices should be sent to:
Essential Travel Mentor
DMCA Agent
425 Park Avenue, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10022
Email: [email protected]

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification with the required information as specified by the DMCA.

Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.