The Wandering Vine Travel

Please Read This Privacy Policy

This section explains how The Wandering Vine Travel LLC (“The Wandering Vine Travel,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website and related online spaces (collectively, the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here and in our Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

The Wandering Vine Travel LLC
Email: liz@wanderingvine.travel
Website: https://thewanderingvinetravel.com

Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

1. Information you provide directly
You may choose to share personal information with us when you:

  • Submit an inquiry or contact form

  • Subscribe to a newsletter or email list

  • Request a quote or proposal

  • Enter a contest, promotion, or survey

  • Book or request travel services through us

This information can include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, travel preferences, and any other details you choose to provide so we can assist with your travel planning.

2. Information we receive from other sources
If you use third-party tools that integrate with our Site or services (for example, a scheduling platform, form tool, or payment processor), those providers may share certain information with us so we can fulfill your requests or manage your account.

3. Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically log information about how you access and use it, including:

  • IP address and general location

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Referring website or link

  • Pages viewed and links clicked

  • Dates and times of access

This information helps us understand how the Site is used and supports security, troubleshooting, and overall performance.

4. Cookies and similar technologies
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser that help recognize your device and remember certain preferences.

We may use cookies:

  • To keep you signed in or remember your preferences

  • To understand how visitors navigate and use the Site

  • To help personalize content, offers, or communications

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes such as:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site

  • Responding to your inquiries, comments, or requests

  • Designing and managing your travel arrangements and related services

  • Processing transactions and confirming bookings

  • Sending administrative messages, such as confirmations, updates, policy notices, or security alerts

  • Sending marketing or promotional communications that we believe may be relevant to you, if permitted by law

  • Analyzing usage trends and preferences in order to improve our services and content

  • Protecting the security and integrity of the Site and our business

  • Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms and Conditions

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information (which does not identify you personally) to better understand how visitors use the Site, for analytics, and for other lawful business purposes.

Marketing Communications and Your Choices

From time to time, we may send you emails or other communications about travel services, special offers, or updates that we think might interest you.

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you important administrative or transactional messages related to bookings, payments, or changes to our policies.

Third-Party Service Providers and Tools

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and delivering our services. This can include, for example:

  • Customer relationship management and booking tools

  • Online form or proposal platforms

  • Email marketing and newsletter providers

  • Payment processors and invoicing systems

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

These third parties are permitted to use your personal information only to perform services on our behalf or as otherwise required by law, and their use of your information is also governed by their own privacy policies.

We may currently or in the future use tools such as TravelJoy, Dubsado, Mailchimp, or similar platforms for client management and communications. This list may be updated from time to time as our technology and business needs evolve.

Except as described in this Privacy Policy or required by law, The Wandering Vine Travel does not sell, rent, or trade your personally identifiable information to merchants, advertisers, or other web publishers.

When We May Disclose Your Information

We may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:

  • To travel suppliers and partners. When you request travel services, we may share necessary information with airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, insurance providers, destination management companies, and other suppliers to fulfill your bookings.

  • To comply with legal obligations. We may disclose information when we believe it is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, lawful requests, or legal processes.

  • To protect our rights and safety. We may share information to investigate or respond to suspected fraud, security issues, or other potential violations of law or our Terms and Conditions.

  • In connection with a business transaction. If The Wandering Vine Travel undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, asset sale, or similar event, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • With your consent. We may share your information with third parties for any other purpose you authorize.

We may also share aggregated or de-identified data, which does not personally identify you, with business partners, advertisers, or other third parties for research, analytics, or other lawful purposes.

Public Areas, Links, and Third-Party Sites

If you choose to share information through public or interactive areas of the Site or through social media accounts associated with The Wandering Vine Travel, that information may be visible to others and can be collected and used by those third parties. We do not monitor or control what other users may do with information you voluntarily make public.

The Site may include links to external websites, services, or content operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit before providing your personal information there.

Our Responsibility and Limitations

By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • We are not responsible for any information you choose to share directly with third parties, including through links or public forums.

  • While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee that unauthorized parties will never gain access to your information.

  • We are not liable for unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your information that is beyond our reasonable control, including unlawful acts by third parties or accidental disclosure that occurs despite reasonable safeguards.

You are responsible for reviewing the privacy policies and practices of any third-party services, websites, or platforms that you choose to use in connection with The Wandering Vine Travel.

Children’s Privacy

The Site and our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without appropriate consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we may have information from or about a minor, please contact us using the details provided above.

California Privacy Notice

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under state law regarding how your personal information is collected, used, and shared. These rights may include the ability to request details about certain categories of personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it, as well as the right to request deletion of certain information, subject to legal exceptions.

To make a request related to your privacy rights under California law, please contact us at liz@wanderingvine.travel with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the Site, or applicable laws. When we revise the Policy, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the document.

We may take reasonable steps to inform you of significant changes, such as posting a notice on the Site or sending an email. However, you are responsible for reviewing the Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted will mean you accept and agree to the updated Policy.

For your reference, you can compare the “Effective Date” of this version with prior versions to see when changes were made.

We take your trust seriously and are committed to handling your personal information with care and respect, so you can focus on what truly matters: experiencing the world beautifully.