Effective Date: 01 April 2025
Starving Adventures (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data when you visit our website or use our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, and other applicable privacy laws.
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
1. Who We Are
Starving Adventures is a travel service platform offering flight deals, travel recommendations, and personalized itineraries. We act as the data controller for the personal information collected through our website and services.
- Registered Name: Starving Adventures
- Email: privacy@starvingadventures.com
- Website: www.starvingadventures.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information:
a. Personal Data
- Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number (when necessary for travel bookings)
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address
- Travel Information: Travel destinations, preferences, booking details, loyalty program numbers
- Payment Information: Billing address, transaction details (processed securely via third-party processors)
- Account Data: Login credentials, profile settings
- User-Generated Content: Reviews, feedback, support messages
b. Technical & Usage Data
- Device Information: IP address, device ID, operating system, browser type
- Interaction Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent, referring URL
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Used for personalization, analytics, and advertising
We do not intentionally collect data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- When you make a booking or sign up for an account
- When you contact us through our site, email, or social media
- When you subscribe to newsletters or promotional materials
- Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies
- From third-party services such as payment gateways and affiliate networks (only when consent is provided)
4. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose and Legal Basis)
We only process personal data when we have a valid legal reason under GDPR. These include:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To process bookings and payments | Contractual necessity |
| To send travel confirmations and updates | Contractual necessity |
| To send marketing emails | Consent |
| To personalize your experience | Legitimate interest |
| To improve our services | Legitimate interest |
| To comply with legal and tax obligations | Legal obligation |
| To detect and prevent fraud | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
5. Sharing Your Information
We share your data only when necessary and only with trusted third parties, such as:
- Travel partners: Airlines, accommodation providers, insurance companies
- Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal, or other secure providers
- Marketing platforms: For targeted promotions (with consent)
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics, Hotjar (aggregated data only)
- Law enforcement or regulators: When legally required
We ensure all third parties comply with data protection laws and enter into Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) when required.
6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure:
- The destination country has an adequacy decision by the European Commission, or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules are in place, ensuring data is protected to EU standards
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Booking and transaction data: 6 years (for legal/accounting compliance)
- Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or after 2 years of inactivity
- Support requests: 3 years from resolution date
Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct incomplete or inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: With your local data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@starvingadventures.com.
9. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Firewalls and intrusion detection
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and employee training
Despite our efforts, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. Please use strong passwords and log out of shared devices.
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Enhance site functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Personalize content and ads
You can manage your cookie preferences via our [Cookie Settings Tool] or your browser settings. For more information, view our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Email us at: privacy@starvingadventures.com
Visit us at: www.starvingadventures.com