Effective Date: 2025-08-30

Introduction

Welcome to Airlines Explorer (“Airlines Explorer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we gather, use, maintain, and disclose your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, or engage with us in any way.

This Policy applies to all data collected through www.AirlinesExplorer.com, our mobile interfaces, and any other services or platforms that reference this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”).

Information We Collect

Personal Data

“Personal data” refers to any information that identifies you or can be linked to you. This may include:

• Full name, address, phone number, and email

• Payment details (e.g., credit/debit card numbers)

• Official identification (e.g., passport or known traveler numbers)

• Booking history and travel preferences

• Social media usernames

• Demographic information

• Device identifiers and analytics data

• Inferences about your interests or behaviors

If you submit information on behalf of another individual (such as a travel companion), you confirm you have their permission to share it and agree that it may be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in several ways, including:

• Direct Interactions: When you use our website or mobile services—such as when booking travel, signing up for communications, entering a contest, or contacting us.

• Offline Communication: Through customer support calls or in-person interactions.

• External Sources: Including business partners, social media platforms, affiliates, and public records.

Analytics and Usage Data

We and our partners may automatically collect usage and technical data to understand how you engage with our Services. This can include:

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Activity on the site (pages visited, time spent, navigation paths)

• Advertising interaction (e.g., ad views, click behavior)

• Location information (based on IP or device settings)

• Tracking tools like cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

Some of this data may be tied to personal information and treated accordingly.

How We Use Your Data

Your personal information may be used to:

• Manage and complete bookings and payments

• Send confirmations, reminders, and travel updates

• Respond to inquiries and offer customer support

• Send promotional messages and marketing (with consent, where required)

• Tailor content based on your preferences or location

• Operate loyalty programs, surveys, and giveaways

• Conduct internal business functions such as audits, analytics, or fraud prevention

• Meet legal obligations or respond to law enforcement requests

Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

• Airlines Explorer affiliates for seamless service delivery

• Travel partners like airlines, hotels, or car rental agencies to fulfill bookings

• Third-party vendors for functions such as payment processing, hosting, or marketing

• Co-branded partners where joint offerings are presented

• Government or legal authorities where required by applicable law

• Social networks if you connect or share via those platforms

• Business transactions, such as mergers, asset transfers, or acquisitions

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Advertising & Tracking

We utilize tracking and ad-serving technologies to show relevant ads and measure their performance. These tools may include:

• Cookies and browser-based identifiers

• Pixels and tags

• Hashed data like email or phone numbers

• Cross-device and cross-platform analytics

These technologies may share limited data with advertising networks to improve targeting. You can control ad preferences or opt out through:

• www.aboutads.info/choices

• www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp

• The AppChoices app for mobile advertising controls

Data Protection

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. Despite our best efforts, no internet-based service can be completely secure. If you suspect unauthorized activity involving your data, please notify us immediately.

Your Rights & Choices

Marketing Preferences

You can opt out of promotional emails by following the “unsubscribe” link in any message or contacting us directly. Transaction-related messages (e.g., booking receipts) are not subject to opt-out.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law.

Minors

Our Services are intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.

Regional Disclosures

International Users

By using our Services, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in the United States. We apply safeguards to meet legal standards in different jurisdictions (e.g., GDPR compliance for EU residents).

European Union (GDPR)

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. To view or exercise those rights, [click here].

U.S. State-Specific Rights

Residents of certain states, such as California, Virginia, and Texas, may have specific privacy rights under state laws. To understand and exercise those rights, [click here].

Canada

Canadian residents can request access to or corrections of their personal information and inquire about how it is used for direct marketing.

External Services

This Policy does not extend to third-party websites or applications that may be linked to or integrated with our platform. We advise reviewing their privacy terms before interacting with their services.

Sensitive Information

Please avoid sending sensitive data—such as medical records, political views, religious beliefs, biometric identifiers, or criminal background—unless required for specific travel services (e.g., accessibility or dietary needs).

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates the latest revision. Continued use of our Services after updates means you accept the changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Airlines Explorer

948 Winthrop Drive,

East Meadow, NY 11554 USA

📧 Email: info@airlinesexplorer.com

Please do not include sensitive or financial details in email communications.