DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Travel Habesha (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our visitors and users. This policy outlines how we safeguard, store, process, and handle information collected through www.travelhabesha.com.

We operate as an affiliate travel agency. We do not process payments, store credit card data, or manage booking details completed through our partner websites.

Data We Collect

Travel Habesha may collect the following types of information:

Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referral source

  • Cookies & analytics data

This helps us understand website performance and improve user experience.

Voluntarily Provided Data

If users contact us (e.g., email support), we may receive:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Inquiry information

We do not request or store sensitive financial data.

No Payment or Booking Data Collected

Because Travel Habesha is an affiliate:

  • We do not collect credit card information

  • We do not store booking numbers, flight details, or traveler passport data

  • We do not have access to customer bookings, cancellations, or refunds

All such information is processed by third-party booking partners.

How We Use Data

We may use collected information to:

  • Improve our website

  • Analyze traffic patterns

  • Respond to customer inquiries

  • Display relevant travel deals

  • Ensure website security and performance

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Data Sharing

We only share data with:

Service providers necessary for operating the website, such as:

  • Web hosting platforms

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Security tools

Affiliate partners

When you click a booking link, tracking parameters may be passed to the partner so they can attribute a commission.
This does not include identifiable personal data.

We never share user emails, names, or sensitive information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze traffic

  • Improve user experience

  • Track affiliate clicks

  • Measure advertisement performance

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

Data Storage and Security

To protect your information, we use:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • Secure hosting and firewalls

  • Access controls and administrative restrictions

  • Regular system monitoring

  • Industry-standard security practices

No system is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to protect user data.

Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to third-party sites (e.g., airlines, hotels, travel booking platforms).
We are not responsible for their data protection practices.

Once you leave our site, their policies apply.

Data Retention

We retain:

  • Analytics data: up to 26 months

  • Email inquiries: only as long as needed to respond

We do not store payment or travel booking data.

Your Data Rights

Depending on where you live (e.g., EU, UK, California), you may have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to data use

  • Request data portability

To make a request, contact:
Email: info@travelhabesha.com. We respond within legally required timeframes.

Children’s Data

Our site is not intended for individuals under 16 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Transfers

We may store data in servers located in the U.S. or other regions depending on our hosting provider.
By using the website, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Protection Policy at any time.
We encourage users to review this page periodically.

Contact Information

For questions regarding data protection, contact us at:

Email: info@travelhabesha.com
Website: www.travelhabesha.com