Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

At TrailBolt, your trust is our compass. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our AI travel planner, affiliate services, and website.

1. What We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Quiz Responses: Travel preferences, budget, group size.
  • Contact Details: Email (if you subscribe to newsletters).
  • Feedback: Messages via forms or emails.

Automated Data

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, quiz interactions, device type.
  • Cookies: Session, analytics, and affiliate tracking cookies (see Cookie Details).
  • IP Address/Location: To suggest region-specific deals (e.g., Canada/USA).

2. How We Use Your Data

  • 🛠️ Power the AI Quiz: Generate personalized travel recommendations.
  • 📧 Send Updates: Only if you opt in (unsubscribe anytime).
  • 📈 Improve Services: Analyze trends to refine our AI and content.
  • 🔗 Process Affiliate Commissions: Track bookings via partners like Booking.com.

Legal Basis: Your consent (e.g., quiz participation) and legitimate interest (e.g., fraud prevention).

3. Data Sharing

We only share data when necessary:

  • Affiliate Partners: Booking platforms (e.g., Expedia) to track referrals.
  • Service Providers: Hosting (SiteGround), analytics (Google Analytics).
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders).

We never sell your data.

4. Your Rights

  • Access/Delete: Request your data or delete your quiz history via trust@trailbolt.com.
  • Opt Out: Unsubscribe from emails (link in footer) or disable cookies.
  • CCPA: California residents can request disclosure or deletion here.

5. Cookies

We use:

  • Essential: Login sessions, quiz functionality.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymous traffic data).
  • Affiliate: Track bookings (e.g., Booking.com cookies).

Manage preferences via browser settings or our Cookie Consent tool.

6. Data Security

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS for all data transfers.
  • Access Controls: Limited to authorized staff.
  • Regular Audits: To patch vulnerabilities.

7. International Transfers

Data is stored in the U.S./Canada. We use GDPR-approved safeguards for EU visitors.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16.

9. Updates

We’ll notify you of major changes via email or site banners.

10. Contact Us

Email: privacy@trailbolt.com
Mail: 123 Adventure Lane, Suite 456, Banff, AB T1L 1K1, Canada