Terms & Privacy
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Welcome to the Travel Geek Jess website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
WEBSITE USE
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes and to help prospective clients learn more about Travel Geek Jess and the travel planning services offered.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and not to interfere with its operation, security, or accessibility.
TRAVEL INQUIRIES & SERVICES
Submitting an inquiry or any other communication through this website does not constitute a confirmed travel booking or create a client relationship.
Travel planning and booking services may be subject to separate client agreements, terms and conditions, planning fees, supplier terms, cancellation policies, and other requirements that will be provided when applicable. No travel arrangements are considered confirmed until the applicable booking requirements have been completed and confirmation has been provided.
THIRD-PARTY TRAVEL SUPPLIERS
Travel Geek Jess works with independent third parties, including hotels, resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, destination management companies, transportation providers, airlines, and other travel suppliers.
Travel Geek Jess does not own, operate, manage, or control these independent suppliers. Reservations and travel services may be subject to each supplier's own terms, conditions, cancellation policies, and operating procedures.
EXTERNAL LINKS
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services for your convenience. Travel Geek Jess does not control these websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, or accuracy.
The inclusion of a third-party link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of that website, business, product, or service.
WEBSITE CONTENT
Content from this website may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, or used for commercial purposes without permission from the applicable rights holder.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Travel Geek Jess will not be liable for damages arising solely from your access to, reliance upon, or inability to use this website or its content.
Nothing on this website is intended to replace the specific terms and conditions applicable to travel services booked through Travel Geek Jess.
GOVERNING LAW
These Website Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
HOST AGENCY
Travel Geek Jess operates as an independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel, Inc. (“Fora”), where Fora is a host agency.
Certain travel bookings, payments, supplier relationships, and other travel-related services may be facilitated through Fora and may be subject to Fora’s applicable terms, conditions, and policies. For additional information about Fora and its terms and policies, please visit Fora’s official website (https://www.foratravel.com/).
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Travel Geek Jess reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms & Conditions at any time.Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
CONTACT
Questions regarding these Website Terms & Conditions may be directed to Travel Geek Jess.
Privacy Policy
INFORMATION COLLECTED
Depending on how you interact with this website, information you voluntarily provide may be collected, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Travel interests and preferences
- Destination and travel dates
OTHER INFORMATION YOU CHOOSE TO PROVIDE
Travel Geek Jess may also automatically receive certain technical information when you visit the website, such as your device type, browser type, IP address, referring website, pages viewed, and general website usage information. Please do not submit sensitive personal or payment information through a general website contact form.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION CAN BE USED
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide information about travel planning services
- Provide updates on Travel Geek Jess for informational purposes
- Communicate with prospective and existing clients
- Provide requested travel planning and booking services
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Maintain the security and integrity of the website
COOKIES & ANALYTICS
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand how visitors interact with the website, and improve the website's performance and visibility.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4): This website uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the website. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, interactions with website content, referring websites or search sources, approximate geographic location, and device and browser information. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze this information. This insight is used to evaluate website traffic, understand visitor behavior, and improve website and services.
Your Cookie Choices: Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or the ability to understand how visitors use this website.
SHARING OF INFORMATION
Travel Geek Jess does not sell your personal information.
Information may be shared with service providers that help operate the website or business, as reasonably necessary to provide requested services, or when required by law.
When you become a travel planning client, additional information may need to be shared and will be discussed, as applicable.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES & SERVICES
This website may link to or integrate with third-party websites and services. Travel Geek Jess is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and visitors are encouraged to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
DATA RETENTION
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, and fulfill other legitimate business purposes.
DATA SECURITY
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to help protect personal information. However, no website, electronic communication, or method of internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES
Depending on where you reside, applicable law may provide certain rights concerning your personal information. You may contact Travel Geek Jess to request that your information is updated or corrected or to ask questions regarding privacy practices.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This website is not directed toward anyone under the age of 18 as in order to be a client with Travel Geek Jess you need to be an adult who can legally enter into a contract. As such, Travel Geek Jess does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 through this website.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, business practices, or applicable requirements.
CONTACT
For questions about this Privacy Policy or information you have provided through this website, please contact Travel Geek Jess.
Accessibility Statement
Commitment
Travel Geek Jess aims to follow generally recognized accessibility practices and continually improve the usability of this website.
Because websites, technology, and accessibility standards continue to evolve, accessibility is an ongoing effort, as such it may take time to implement those features.
THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
This website may contain links, integrations or other content provided by third parties. While we encourage accessible experiences, Travel Geek Jess may not control the accessibility features of third-party websites or platforms.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact Travel Geek Jess. Travel Geek Jess will make reasonable efforts to provide the information or assistance you need.
Please include the page or feature you were trying to access and a brief description of the issue so Travel Geek Jess can better assist you.
CONTACT
For accessibility questions, feedback, or assistance, please contact Travel Geek Jess.
