Privacy Policy

Overview

Escape Simplified ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Christina Halfhill, an independent travel advisor. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit escapesimplifiedtravel.com or submit a trip inquiry through our contact form.

Information We Collect

When you submit a trip inquiry, we collect the following information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Travel preferences (trip type, dates, destinations, budget)
• Group information (number of travelers, ages)
• Any additional notes you provide

We also collect non-personal information automatically through Google Analytics, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location (country/region). This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your trip inquiry and provide travel planning services
• Communicate with you about your travel plans
• Share relevant trip details with travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, cruise lines) as needed to book your travel
• Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Netlify Forms — processes and stores form submissions securely
• Google Analytics — tracks anonymous website usage data
• EVO Travel — our host agency platform used to book travel on your behalf

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide travel planning services and maintain records required by applicable law. If you would like your information deleted, please contact us at the email below.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any future communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies

Our website uses cookies through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use the site or submit an inquiry.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

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