Privacy Policy
Last modified on August 29, 2024

We at The Modern Traveler LLC (“Company”, “we”, or “us”) are committed to protecting your privacy through this “Privacy Policy.” This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information when you visit or use the Company website, (www.themodern-traveler.com) or any of our social media channels (collectively the “Website”).

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally identifiable information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please carefully read the terms of the Privacy Policy to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy, if you do not agree with the terms of the Privacy Policy, please do not use this Website.

What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our website?

When contacting us on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other details to help you with your experience. If you elect to fill out the “contact us” portion of our website, or provide us with any other communication data, including but not limited to that provided via email, social media messaging or posts, or text messages, we may collect information including your name, email address, phone number, information you share with that social media platform, as well as the text of any message you send electronically. This data will be processed based on our legitimate interest in communicating with you and/or answering any questions or concerns you have. We may also retain your data to keep a record of the communication.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form or enter information on our site. If you become a customer, we will collect additional information in order to carry out and complete the purchase and sale of the goods or services you have requested, including but not limited to your name, email address, billing address, credit card or payment information, and any other information necessary in order to complete purchase of the product or service you elect to buy. We will collect and process this data in order to fulfill our contractual obligation to complete your order and will not retain the information any longer than necessary. We use third party data processors to take and complete payment, and we will not retain nor have access to your payment information.

If you are on our email list due to your consent to be added, or our legitimate interest in engaging in direct marketing, we may also use your data to send you targeted social media advertisements. To ensure compliance with the CAN-SPAM act, all emails from us will clearly state the sender of the email, as well as provide instructions on how to unsubscribe from our list, or contact us with any questions or concerns.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you when you sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

  • To personalize user’s experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested. We may use information to provide the services or products the you have requested. As well as keep you informed of the same. These services may include services provided by third parties.

  • To Improve our website and user experience. We continually strive to improve our Website and business offerings, based on the information and feedback we receive from you.

  • To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services. If you opt-in to communications on the Website, the email address you provide, may be used to send you information pertaining to our products or services, occasional company news,
    updates or promotions.

  • To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other website feature. We may invite you to complete a survey, provide feedback, or participate in a promotion (like a giveaway). If you participate, we will collect and store the data you provide us as part of your participation, such as your name and email address and any other requested information.

  • For communication. Communicate about and administer our products, services, events, online courses,
    podcasts, programs and promotions. Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries and
    comments.

  • Conduct marketing and sales activities. We may use your information to generate leads, pursue marketing prospects, perform market research, determine and manage the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns and manage our brand.

  • Payments. To facilitate transactions and payments.

  • Account. Create and manage your account.

Third Party Disclosure

  • Third-party Service Providers. We use third-party service providers to collect and process personal information from or about you on our behalf. Examples include data analysis, marketing and advertising services, email and hosting services, customer services and support, hosting user accounts, processing credit card payments, and collecting customer research or satisfaction surveys. They have access to the personal information needed to perform their functions.

  • Third Party App Integrations. We may provide you with direct access to functionality from other third parties, including Facebook and Instagram. The placement of social media widgets, or advertising units on the Website may permit these third parties to see information about you and your activities via cookies, web beacons and other technologies they place and/or access on your browser or device, even if you do not interact with them.

  • Contractors or Employees. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

  • Third Party Analytic Services. We may use third-party browser and mobile analytics services like Google Analytics. These services use tools to help us analyze your use of the Website, including information like the third-party website you arrive from, how often you visit, events within the Website, usage and performance data, and purchasing behavior. We use this data to improve the Website and provide
    information, products and services that may be of interest to you.

  • As Required By Law. We may access, preserve, and disclose your information if we believe doing so is required or appropriate to: (i) comply with law enforcement requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena or other lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements; (ii) respond to your requests; or (iii) protect your, our, or others' rights, property, or safety. For the avoidance of doubt, the disclosure of your information may occur if you post any objectionable content on or through the Website.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. Our Website and services are not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, do not use this Website or provide us with any information about yourself, including your name or email address. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at adrianna@themodern-traveler.com.

INTERNATIONAL PRIVACY LAWS AND YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR.

If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that you are sending information to the United States where my servers are located. Information you submit may then be transferred within the United States or back out of the United States to other countries outside of your country of residence, depending on the type of information and how it is stored by us. These countries (including the United States) may not necessarily have data protection laws as comprehensive protective as your country of residence; however, my collection, storage, and use of your data will at all times continue to be governed by this Privacy Policy.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

We may modify, amend or otherwise change this Privacy at any time in our sole discretion, without your consent and without prior notice. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of this Privacy Policy, and in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as sending you an email notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy. Your continued use of the Website after the revised Privacy Policy has become effective indicates that you have read, understood and agreed to the current version of the Privacy Policy.

CONTACTING US.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with this
Website, please contact us at adrianna@themodern-traveler.com.