Tide and Timber Travel Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Tide and Timber Travel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, submit forms, or engage with our travel planning services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information to provide our services and communicate with clients effectively. Types of information may include:
Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, travel preferences, and trip details submitted through forms or email.
Website Analytics and Cookies
When you visit our website, Squarespace automatically collects usage and log data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and approximate location.
We may also use Google Analytics or similar services to understand site traffic and improve user experience.
Forms
2. Use of Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide and manage travel planning services, including trip research, reservations, and confirmations.
Communicate with clients about trips, updates, or marketing (if opted in).
Improve our website and services through analytics.
Maintain records for legal, regulatory, and business purposes.
3. Affiliation with Fora
Tide + Timber Travel is affiliated with Fora, a host agency that provides back-office support and access to travel products. When you submit personal information through our site or during trip planning, some of your data may be processed or stored by Fora for purposes of:
Booking travel and related services
Managing reservations and confirmations
Providing support during your travel
Maintaining records for business and regulatory compliance
Fora acts as a data processor on behalf of Tide + Timber Travel. We remain responsible for how your information is used. By using our services, you consent to this processing. For more information on Fora’s privacy practices, please visit their Privacy Center.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse, including:
Secure hosting and SSL encryption on our website
Strong passwords and two-factor authentication for accounts
Limited access to client data
Regular backups and secure storage of records
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and track analytics. Cookies may be used for:
Functional purposes (keeping you logged in, remembering preferences)
Analytics (understanding website traffic and page performance)
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some website features may not work as intended.
6. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
Fora, as described above, for travel booking and support
Service providers assisting with email, forms, or analytics
Legal authorities if required by law
Non-Commissionable Reservations: Some services (like restaurants or activities) do not provide advisor commissions. Any fees charged for these bookings reflect planning, research, and convenience, not mark-ups on the service itself.
7. U.S.-Only Clients
Our services are intended for U.S. residents only. We do not knowingly collect or store information from individuals outside the United States.
8. Your Rights
You may request:
Access to the personal information we hold about you
Corrections or updates to your information
Deletion of your information (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
To opt out of marketing communications
Please contact us at [your email] for any of these requests.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top reflects the most recent version.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, contact us at:
Tide and Timber Travel
Email: info@tideandtimbertravel.com