1. Who We Are

Travel Tricks operates as a professional travel and tourism solutions company offering services across multiple business sectors, including:

  • MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)

  • Business/Corporate Travel

  • FIT or GIT Leisure Travel & Tourism

  • Destination Management Services (DMC)

  • Visa & Travel Insurance Documentation Assistance

  • B2B Travel & Hospitality Representation

  • Group Series & ADHOC Execution

  • Destination Event & Wedding Consulting & All Related Support Services

Our website address is:
🌐 http://travel-tricks.com

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

A. Business & Service Enquiries

When you contact us through:

  • Website contact forms

  • Email communications

  • Business proposals

  • Corporate enquiries

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Company name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Job title

  • Travel, event, or visa-related requirements

Purpose:
To respond to enquiries, prepare quotations, proposals, contracts, and deliver our travel, MICE, and consulting services.

B. Client & Corporate Data

For confirmed services (including MICE, visa assistance, or travel bookings), we may collect:

  • Passport details (only where legally required)

  • Travel preferences

  • Company details

  • Billing and invoicing information

  • Communication history

Purpose:
To execute travel arrangements, visa processing, supplier coordination, compliance, and contractual obligations.

C. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Information shown in the comments form

  • IP address

  • Browser user agent string

This helps with spam detection and website security.

An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

D. Media Uploads

If you upload images or documents:

  • Avoid files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS)

  • Uploaded files may be accessible to authorised users or site administrators

3. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Saving comment details for convenience

  • Login and session management

  • Website performance and analytics

Cookie duration varies:

  • Comment cookies: 1 year

  • Login cookies: 2 days

  • “Remember Me” login: 2 weeks

  • Screen preferences: 1 year

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content & Third-Party Platforms

Our website may include embedded content (videos, images, articles) from third-party platforms.

These platforms may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Track interactions according to their own privacy policies

Travel Tricks does not control third-party data practices.

5. Analytics & Performance Tracking

We may use analytics tools to understand:

  • Website traffic

  • User behavior

  • Page performance

Collected data is anonymized and used strictly for business improvement and marketing performance analysis.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Data may be shared only when required with:

  • Airlines, hotels, DMCs, event venues, and travel suppliers

  • Visa processing authorities or partners (only with consent)

  • Accounting, legal, or compliance service providers

  • Spam and security monitoring services

All third parties are required to handle data securely and confidentially.

7. Data Retention

  • Enquiry data: retained as long as necessary for business communication

  • Client data: retained for contractual, legal, and compliance purposes

  • Comments: retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity

  • User accounts (if applicable): editable or removable upon request

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or updates

  • Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)

  • Withdraw consent for data usage

Requests can be made via email marketing@travel-tricks.com

9. Where Your Data Is Processed

Data may be processed internally or through trusted third-party systems for:

  • Communication

  • CRM

  • Proposal and booking management

  • Spam protection

All reasonable safeguards are in place.

10. Data Security

We implement:

  • Secure servers

  • Access control

  • Internal data handling policies

  • Restricted access to sensitive information

Despite best practices, no online system is 100% secure. Any impersonations are advised to report to us or your local authority immediately.

11. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach:

  • Immediate assessment and mitigation will be undertaken

  • Affected users will be notified if required by law

  • Authorities will be informed where legally necessary

12. Automated Decision-Making

Travel Tricks does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on individuals.

13. Regulatory Compliance

Travel Tricks complies with applicable data protection regulations relevant to:

  • UAE business operations

  • International travel & visa processing

  • Corporate and B2B client engagements

14. Contact Information

For privacy concerns, data access requests, or compliance enquiries:

📧 Email: marketing@travel-tricks.com
🌐 Website: http://travel-tricks.com