How Simplistic Journeys collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our website or use our travel services.
Simplistic Journeys, LLC is an independent travel advisory business specializing in culturally immersive journeys, private travel, small-group experiences, and luxury escapes.
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, retain, and protect information when you visit our website, inquire about travel, or use our services.
Simplistic Journeys, LLC
Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545
Email: info@simplisticjourneys.com
Phone: (813) 733-9570
We collect information necessary to respond to inquiries, arrange travel, manage reservations, and provide our services.
Information You Provide
Depending on your interaction with Simplistic Journeys, we may collect:
• Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Travel preferences and special requests
• Dates of birth and passport details when required for reservations
• Emergency contact information
• Traveler information required by travel suppliers
• Booking details, payment records, and related correspondence
This information may be provided through our website, authorized booking systems, email, telephone conversations, or documents submitted during the travel-planning process.
Information concerning minors is provided by parents or legal guardians through our booking systems when arranging family travel.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies, including:
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and website interactions
• Approximate location derived from technical information
The information collected depends on the technologies active on our website and your applicable privacy preferences.
Simplistic Journeys uses personal information to provide travel services, communicate with travelers, and manage our business operations.
• Respond to travel inquiries and consultation requests
• Research, arrange, and manage travel reservations
• Communicate confirmations, itineraries, and travel updates
• Coordinate with travel suppliers and destination partners
• Facilitate authorized payments and maintain transaction records
• Provide customer service and travel-related assistance
• Maintain booking and business records
• Send marketing communications when you have subscribed or otherwise permitted them
• Understand website performance and improve our services
• Meet applicable legal and business obligations
We use personal information for the purposes described in this policy and for other purposes disclosed when the information is collected, as permitted by applicable law.
Simplistic Journeys uses authorized communication platforms to manage email subscriptions, travel announcements, client correspondence, and booking-related communications.
If you subscribe to our marketing communications, you may receive:
• Travel inspiration and destination features
• Upcoming journey announcements
• Special travel opportunities
• Company news and updates
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not stop essential messages related to an existing reservation, payment, or travel arrangement.
We share personal information when reasonably necessary to provide travel services, operate our business, or meet applicable legal obligations.
Depending on your travel arrangements, information may be shared with:
• Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and resorts
• Tour operators and destination management companies
• Transportation and excursion providers
• Travel insurance providers
• Authorized booking and payment processing systems
• Customer relationship management, email marketing, and other business service providers
Information shared with travel suppliers may include names, dates of birth, passport details, contact information, and other information required to complete reservations.
Some travel suppliers and service providers operate outside the United States. Information necessary for international travel arrangements may therefore be processed in other countries.
We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect legal rights, prevent fraud, or respond to lawful requests.
Simplistic Journeys does not collect or process payment-card information through its public website.
Payment information and authorizations are managed through our authorized booking and payment processing systems or directly through applicable travel suppliers.
Clients typically enter their payment information through our secure booking systems. In certain circumstances, we may assist clients by telephone with payment changes or updates.
Payment-card information is retained only as necessary to facilitate authorized transactions and is removed when no longer required, subject to applicable payment-security requirements.
Simplistic Journeys does not maintain separate paper records of complete payment-card details. Booking receipts, payment confirmations, and related transaction records may be retained for accounting and business purposes.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analyze performance, understand visitor interactions, and support marketing activities.
These technologies may include:
• Essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Analytics tools that help us understand website traffic and performance
• Marketing and advertising technologies that measure engagement and campaign effectiveness
Depending on the technologies enabled and their configuration, certain information about your interactions with our website may be collected by third-party service providers.
Where required by applicable law, we provide options to manage non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.
For additional information about the cookies we use and available privacy preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.
Simplistic Journeys retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide travel services, maintain business records, fulfill contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal requirements.
Booking receipts, payment confirmations, and related financial records are generally retained for seven years, unless a different retention period is required by law or an ongoing business or legal matter.
Completed booking records and essential correspondence may be maintained in our authorized booking systems for legitimate business and recordkeeping purposes.
Sensitive travel information, including passport details and documentation concerning minors, is reviewed for deletion when no longer necessary for travel arrangements or other legitimate purposes.
Payment-card information is handled according to applicable payment-security requirements and is removed when no longer needed for authorized transactions.
When records are no longer required, we take appropriate steps to securely delete or dispose of them.
Simplistic Journeys uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and misuse.
We use authorized booking, payment processing, and communication systems to support the secure handling of client information. Access to personal information is limited according to legitimate business needs.
While we take steps to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
If you believe information you have provided to Simplistic Journeys has been compromised, please contact us promptly at info@simplisticjourneys.com.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.
These may include the right to:
• Request access to personal information we maintain about you
• Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Exercise other privacy choices available under applicable law
Certain requests may be limited when information must be retained to complete travel arrangements, maintain required business records, resolve disputes, or fulfill legal obligations.
To submit a privacy request, please contact us at info@simplisticjourneys.com.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
Our website may contain links to travel suppliers, booking platforms, informational resources, and affiliate partners.
When you visit a third-party website, its privacy practices and terms may differ from those of Simplistic Journeys. We encourage you to review the applicable privacy policies before providing personal or payment information.
Some links on our website are affiliate links. Simplistic Journeys may earn a commission when you make a qualifying purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. These partnerships do not change the privacy practices of the third-party websites you choose to visit.
Our website is intended for adults and is not directed to children.
When arranging family travel, Simplistic Journeys may receive personal information about minors from their parents or legal guardians through our authorized booking systems.
This information may include names, dates of birth, passport details, and other information required to complete travel reservations.
When applicable, parents or legal guardians may also be asked to provide documentation authorizing a minor to travel, including parental consent documentation.
We use this information for travel-related purposes and share it with relevant travel suppliers or authorities when necessary to arrange or facilitate the trip.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children through our public website.
Parents or legal guardians with questions about information concerning a minor may contact us at info@simplisticjourneys.com.
Simplistic Journeys handles personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
We may use, disclose, or retain personal information when reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, maintain required business records, resolve disputes, or protect our legal rights.
Privacy rights and obligations may vary depending on an individual’s location and the laws applicable to our business.
Simplistic Journeys may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the revised policy will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how their personal information is handled.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal information, or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
Simplistic Journeys, LLC
Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545
Email: info@simplisticjourneys.com
Phone: (813) 733-9570
Website: https://simplisticjourneys.com
