Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 28, 2026 · Effective: May 28, 2026
At CandidVacations, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile app, and booking services. By using CandidVacations, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a booking, or contact our support team. This includes:
• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, date of birth)
• Payment information (credit card numbers processed securely via our payment partners — we do not store full card numbers)
• Passport and travel document details (when required for bookings)
• Travel preferences and search history on our platform
• Communications you send to us
We also collect information automatically when you use our services, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and booking behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Process and manage your travel bookings
• Send booking confirmations, itineraries, and travel updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Personalize your experience and show relevant deals
• Send promotional emails (you can opt out at any time)
• Improve our platform through analytics and user research
• Detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only as necessary to complete your booking or as required by law:
• Travel Suppliers: Airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and car rental companies receive the information needed to fulfill your booking.
• Payment Processors: Secure third-party processors handle payment transactions.
• Technology Partners: We use trusted third-party services for analytics, cloud hosting, and customer support tools.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content. Types of cookies we use:
• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (login sessions, shopping cart).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads on other platforms.
You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings or your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Booking records are retained for 7 years for legal and tax compliance. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to retention requirements.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that inaccurate data be corrected.
• Deletion: Request that your data be deleted ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@candidvacations.com.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including 256-bit SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and keep your account credentials confidential.
8. Children's Privacy
CandidVacations is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Team:
Email: privacy@candidvacations.com
Phone: 1-888-509-8940
Mail: CandidVacations Privacy Team, 1200 Brickell Ave, Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131