This privacy policy applies to the website www.elevatetravelsociety.com and explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website or engage with us.
Elevate Travel Society is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent, secure, and lawful way in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

Who we are
For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller is:
Natarsha Wendt

Trading as Elevate Travel Society
Email: info@elevatetravelsociety.com

Website: www.elevatetravelsociety.com
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us using the details above.

Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to legal requirements or our business practices. Any updates will be published on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Personal information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
• Name and contact details such as email address and address
• Information you provide when submitting an enquiry or completing a form
• Records of correspondence and communications with us
• Information about services you have expressed interest in
• Marketing preferences and interaction with emails or digital content
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage
Personal data is collected directly from you, through referrals, or via our website, email communications, and social or digital platforms.

How we use your personal data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
• To manage and develop our business and services
• To maintain records of communications
• To carry out internal analysis and improve our website and offerings
• To send marketing communications where consent has been given
• To personalise content and communications
• To meet legal or regulatory obligations

Lawful bases for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity

Where processing is required to respond to an enquiry or provide information or services you have requested.

Legitimate interests

To operate, manage, and improve our business in a way you would reasonably expect.

Consent

For email marketing and certain communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.

Legal obligation

Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

Marketing communications
We will only send marketing emails where you have actively opted in or where permitted by law.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Sharing your personal data
We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, including:
• Website hosting and technical service providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Analytics and advertising providers
• Professional advisors
All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

International data transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure your data is protected in line with UK GDPR requirements.

Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Personal data is stored securely using approved systems and tools.

Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, including:
• While communicating with you

• While providing information or services

• As required for legal, regulatory, or business purposes
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
• Be informed about how your data is used

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability where applicable

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office
You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the details above.
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

Children’s data
This website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data relating to children.

Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function correctly and improve user experience.
We use the following categories of cookies:
Essential cookies

Necessary for the basic operation of the website.

Analytics cookies

Used to understand how users interact with the website. These cookies are only activated after consent is given.

Marketing cookies

Used to deliver relevant marketing content and track campaign effectiveness. These cookies are only activated after consent is given.

Non essential cookies are not placed unless you provide consent through our cookie banner. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. More information is available at http://www.aboutcookies.org

Links to third party websites
Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
Email: info@elevatetravelsociety.com

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