Privacy Policy

Happy Traveler Dream Vacations
Effective Date: October 29, 2025
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Introduction

Happy Traveler Dream Vacations (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates happytravelerdreamvacations.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website and use our travel services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

Register for an account on our Website
Request travel quotes or information
Book travel services through us
Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms
Participate in surveys or promotions

This personal information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth
Passport information (when required for bookings)
Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
Travel preferences and special requirements
Emergency contact information
Dietary restrictions or accessibility needs

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website addresses
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Click patterns and navigation paths
Date and time of visits
Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our Website
Improve Website functionality and performance
Deliver relevant advertising
Analyze traffic and user behavior

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Processing and fulfilling travel bookings and reservations
Communicating with you about your travel arrangements
Coordinating with travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, tour operators, etc.)
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
Sending booking confirmations, itineraries, and travel documents

Business Operations

Processing payments and preventing fraud
Maintaining and improving our Website and services
Analyzing usage patterns and trends
Conducting market research and surveys
Developing new products and services

Marketing and Communications

Sending promotional materials and special offers (with your consent)
Providing personalized travel recommendations
Distributing newsletters and travel tips
Notifying you of updates to our services or policies

Legal Compliance

Complying with legal obligations and regulations
Enforcing our Terms of Service
Protecting our rights and property
Resolving disputes and preventing fraud

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Travel Suppliers and Partners

We share necessary information with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, tour operators, and other travel service providers to fulfill your bookings and reservations.

Payment Processors

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions. Your payment information is transmitted directly to these processors and is not stored on our servers.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, and serving you, including:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
Analytics platforms
Marketing automation tools

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, government requests)
Enforcement of our Terms of Service or other agreements
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Investigation of fraud or security issues
Protection of the rights or safety of others

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent for such sharing.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (SSL/TLS)
Secure servers and databases
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and updates
Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

The nature and sensitivity of the information
Legal and regulatory requirements
The purposes for which we collected the information
Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format.

Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations or legitimate business needs).

Restriction

You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Objection

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

Withdraw Consent

If we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
Contacting us at kelly@htdreamvacations.com
Updating your communication preferences in your account settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at kelly@htdreamvacations.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at kelly@htdreamvacations.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at kelly@htdreamvacations.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

When we transfer information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date
Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account
Displaying a prominent notice on our Website

Your continued use of our Website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Happy Traveler Dream Vacations
Contact: Kelly Gilbert
Email: kelly@htdreamvacations.com
Website: happytravelerdreamvacations.com

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

Consent

By using our Website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.