Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 19, 2025
Introduction & Scope
Welcome to FoxOnTrip! We understand that your privacy is important, especially when you’re sharing personal information to help us make your travel planning easier and more enjoyable.
This Privacy Policy explains how FoxOnTrip collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or use our website at foxontrip.com. This policy applies to all services, features, and content offered through our website.
By using foxontrip.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you don’t agree with our practices, please don’t use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two main ways: information you give us directly and information we collect automatically when you use our website.
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with FoxOnTrip, you may choose to provide us with:
Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
Contact Information: Details you provide when contacting us, including your name, email, and any messages or questions you send.
Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other payment information when you make purchases through our affiliate partners (though this is typically processed directly by the merchant).
Profile Information: Travel preferences, favorite destinations, profile pictures, and other optional information you choose to share.
User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, photos, and other content you submit to our website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit foxontrip.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you use our website:
Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
Usage Information: Pages you visit, time spent on our site, links you click, search terms you enter, and how you navigate through our website.
Location Information: General location based on your IP address (city/region level, not precise location).
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide you with the best possible travel planning experience:
Provide Our Services: To operate our website, display content, and provide the travel information and tools you’re looking for.
Personalize Your Experience: To customize content recommendations, show you relevant travel deals, and remember your preferences.
Communication: To send you newsletters (if you’ve subscribed), respond to your questions, and provide customer support.
Improve Our Website: To analyze how our website is used, identify technical issues, and develop new features and content.
Marketing and Advertising: To show you relevant advertisements and promotional content, both on our website and through third-party platforms.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights and the rights of our users.
Payment Processing: To facilitate transactions when you make purchases through our affiliate partners.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use different types of cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on foxontrip.com:
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly. These cookies enable basic features like security, network management, and accessibility.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices (like language settings or login status) to provide a more personalized experience.
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These may be set by us or our advertising partners.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser’s “Settings” or “Preferences” menu.
Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page.
Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Sharing
We share your information with trusted third parties to provide and improve our services:
Service Providers
Analytics Partners: We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand website traffic and user behavior. These services may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites.
Advertising Partners: We work with advertising networks like Google AdSense to display relevant ads. These partners may use cookies to show you personalized advertisements.
Email Service Providers: We use email marketing platforms to send newsletters and communications to subscribers.
Technical Service Providers: We work with hosting providers, content delivery networks, and other technical service providers to operate our website.
Travel Partners
Booking Platforms: When you click on affiliate links to book hotels, flights, or other travel services, you’ll be redirected to our partner websites (like Booking.com, Expedia, etc.). These partners have their own privacy policies.
Travel Service Providers: We may share information with travel insurance companies, tour operators, and other service providers when you express interest in their services.
Legal Requirements
We may share your information when required by law, to respond to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FoxOnTrip, our users, or others.
User Rights & Choices
You have important rights regarding your personal information, and we’re committed to helping you exercise them:
Your Privacy Rights
Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
Right to Correct: You can ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format to transfer to another service.
Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of certain data sharing practices.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@foxontrip.com. We’ll respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
For marketing emails, you can also use the unsubscribe link in any email we send you.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations.
Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days.
Website Analytics: Typically retained for 26 months in Google Analytics, then automatically deleted.
Communication Records: Customer service emails and inquiries are typically retained for 3 years.
Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement various measures to protect it:
Technical Safeguards: We use HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit, secure servers, and regular security updates to protect against unauthorized access.
Organizational Safeguards: We limit access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions, and we provide privacy and security training.
Regular Monitoring: We regularly monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and security threats.
Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond quickly to any security incidents and will notify affected users as required by law.
While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.
International Transfers
FoxOnTrip is based in [LOCATION], but we may transfer your personal information to other countries where our service providers are located. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
Adequacy Decisions: We may transfer data to countries that have been deemed to provide adequate protection by relevant data protection authorities.
Standard Contractual Clauses: For transfers to other countries, we use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards.
Your Rights: You have the right to obtain information about international transfers and request a copy of the safeguards we’ve implemented.
Children’s Privacy
FoxOnTrip is not directed at children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@foxontrip.com, and we will delete such information promptly.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes, we will:
Update the Effective Date: The date at the top of this policy will be revised.
Notify You: For significant changes, we may notify you by email (if you’ve provided one) or by posting a notice on our website.
Continued Use: Your continued use of foxontrip.com after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Information
We’re here to help with any questions or concerns you have about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information.
Email: info@foxontrip.com
Subject Line: For privacy-related inquiries, please use “Privacy Policy Question” in your subject line to help us respond more quickly.
Response Time: We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 2-3 business days, and we’re committed to resolving any concerns promptly and thoroughly.
If you’re not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting FoxOnTrip with your personal information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy while helping you discover amazing travel experiences around the world.