Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you use our AI trip planner or subscribe to our newsletter
• Travel Preferences: Destination choices, budget ranges, travel dates, interests, and requirements you share in our forms
• AI Generation Data: Travel preferences and requirements used to generate personalized travel guides and articles
• Communication Data: Any messages you send us through our contact forms or email

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Affiliate Link Tracking: When you click on our travel booking links, we may receive tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• AI Travel Planning: To create personalized travel guides and itineraries using AI technology
• Content Generation: To generate AI-powered travel articles and destination guides
• Database Storage: To store generated content for future access and website display
• Newsletter: To send travel tips, deals, and destination guides
• Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you:

• Weekly travel newsletters with tips and destination guides
• Special travel deals and promotional offers
• Updates about new features and services

Opt-out: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

3. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

Affiliate Partnerships

Optrava participates in affiliate marketing programs with:

• Booking.com: Hotel and accommodation bookings
• Agoda: Hotel and accommodation bookings
• Airbnb: Vacation rentals and experiences
• Hotels.com: Hotel bookings and deals
• Expedia: Travel packages and bookings
• GetYourGuide: Tours and activities
• Klook: Travel experiences and activities
• Viator: Tours and attractions
• Wise: Currency exchange and money transfer
• Skyscanner: Flight search and booking
• Kayak: Travel search and comparison
• TripAdvisor: Travel reviews and bookings
• Amazon Associates: Travel gear and products

How This Works: When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep our content free and maintain our website.

Third-Party Analytics

We use the following services to understand how visitors use our site:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Formspree: Form submission processing
• ConvertKit: Email newsletter management

4. AI-Generated Content and Data Processing

AI Technology Usage

Optrava uses advanced AI technology to:

• Generate Travel Content: Create personalized travel guides and articles based on your preferences
• Process Travel Data: Analyze your travel requirements to provide tailored recommendations
• Content Enhancement: Improve and format generated content for better readability
• Database Storage: Securely store generated content for website display and user access

Data Processing for AI Generation

When you use our AI travel planner:

• Your travel preferences are processed by AI systems to generate personalized content
• Generated content is stored in our secure database for future access
• Personal information is removed from public-facing content for GDPR compliance
• AI-generated content may be displayed on our website for other users to access

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our website (email services, analytics)
• Affiliate Partners: Booking information when you make travel reservations through our links
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or sale of our business

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at: support@optrava.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and hosting
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Information