Personal data & Cookies policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Travel Management Group LLC ("us", "we", or "our"), operating as travelbusinessclass.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Service"). This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, travelbusinessclass.com, and our SMS/text messaging services. It explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information, including when you opt in to receive SMS messages. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unless otherwise defined here, terms used in this policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which govern all use of our Service and, together with this Privacy Policy, constitute your agreement with us.

2. Definitions

  • Service: The travelbusinessclass.com website and related SMS communications operated by Travel Management Group LLC.
  • Personal Data: Information about a living individual who can be identified from that data, either alone or in combination with other information in our possession or likely to come into our possession.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically, generated by your use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure (e.g., duration of a page visit).
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device) to enhance your experience.
  • Data Controller: Travel Management Group LLC, which determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
  • Data Processors (or Service Providers): Third parties who process data on our behalf, bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Data Subject: Any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
  • User: The individual using our Service, corresponding to the Data Subject.

3. Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of information to provide, maintain, and improve our Service, including personalized travel services and SMS communications.

4. Types of Data Collected

4.1. Personal Data

We may collect the following personally identifiable information to contact or identify you:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number (including for SMS communications)
  • Address, Country, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Passport details, citizenship, or other travel-related information (e.g., for bookings)
  • Other information you provide, such as date of birth, preferences, or survey responses

4.2. SMS-Specific Data

When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we collect:

  • Your mobile phone number
  • Opt-in consent data
  • Interactions with SMS messages (e.g., responses, delivery status, or clicked links)

4.3. Usage Data

We collect information your browser or device sends when you access our Service, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent on pages
  • Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data

4.4. Location Data

With your permission, we may collect and store information about your location to provide features like personalized travel recommendations. You can enable or disable location services via your device settings.

4.5. Tracking Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., beacons, tags, scripts) to track activity, improve our Service, and deliver personalized content. Examples include:

  • Session Cookies: To operate our Service
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Security Cookies: For security purposes
  • Advertising Cookies: To serve relevant advertisements

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Refusing cookies may limit some Service functionality.

4.6. Other Data

We may collect additional information you provide, such as:

  • Sex, age, or marital status
  • Details of education, qualifications, or employment agreements
  • Social security or taxpayer identification numbers
  • Information on bonuses, compensation, or family members (if relevant to travel services)

5. Travel Business Class COOKIE POLICY

Cookies is a small amount of data, which is sent to you from Platform and is stored on your computer, smartphone or other device by your web browser while you are viewing our Platforms and sometimes even thereafter 1. Without Cookies it would be impossible to provide you with information and services that you are requesting from us through the Internet. Cookies store stateful information (for example, products added to the shopping cart in an online store) or track your browsing activity. Cookies can also be used to remember arbitrary pieces of information that the user previously entered into form fields like names, addresses, passwords and billing address.
By using our Platforms, you agree to the use of any of the cookies and tracking tools described in this policy, unless you have opted out (which is available only for certain types of cookies).
Find additional information about the purpose of cookies here or send a request to us.

Cookie Categories Used on Travel Business Class:

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Technical and Functional)

As a general rule, our Platforms use cookies to ensure the technical feasibility to connect our Platform with your device and provide services requested by You. Such cookie is integrated by default into our Platforms. In case, you try to block/ turn off any of such cookies you might not receive some essential part of services, requested by You. Some examples of such cookies are:

  1. 1. User input cookies (session-id), e.g. when you are filling online form (ticket buying, making payment etc.).
  2. 2. Authentication cookies, used for authenticated services, e.g. when You are logging into your online account within any of information systems integrated with our Platform.
  3. 3. Security cookies used to detect authentication abuses and prevent malicious attacks.
  4. 4. Multimedia content player session cookies, such as flash player cookies.
  5. 5. Load balancing session cookies (faster processing of your requests).
  6. 6. Third party social plug-in content sharing cookies.
Cookies Supporting User Preferences and Site Functionality

Such Cookies enable us to optimize and improve the user-friendliness of our Platforms, improve the security level, provide a faster and more convenient use of our Platforms, to collect valuable statistics in anonymized way, including, but not limited to:

  • Make aggregated statistics on new visitors to the Platforms.
  • Help us to recognize your browser and its previously configured settings, for example language preferences, font size etc. Manage contractual relationships with partners, when you book on partner websites.
  • Help us to improve our Platform offering and for capacity planning purposes. We or our service providers may set analytics cookies. These allow us to gather aggregated or segmented information about the types of visitors that access our Platforms and the pages and advertisements that they view. In order to better understand your use of our Platforms, we or our service providers may collect information on such use, including pages visited, links clicked etc. We do not use this information to personally identify you. In case we are collecting Cookies for statistical purposes, we are committed to apply a “functional separation” principle, so the results of the processing shall be without any negative impact to Your privacy or there should not be any decisions made against You. Retention period of Functionality Cookies usually is very short. In case of longer periods, please, be aware that we always assess the risk level of such processing, so it does not adversely affect Your privacy. Under the strict supervision we might allow service providers to collect Functionality Cookies on our Platforms in order to provide us with aggregated statistics. In such cases we require service providers to aggregate or erase data obtained from Your device.
Advertising (Targeting) Cookies

We and our third party vendors, such as Google and Facebook, use Advertising cookies to serve ads to you based on Your prior visits to our Platforms.
For example:

  • To make use of cross-device tracking in order to optimize our advertising activities. As part of cross-device tracking, Travel Business Class may combine information collected from a particular browser or mobile device with another computer or device linked to the computer or device from which the information was collected. By changing your cookie settings on your device you can change your cross-device tracking settings for advertising purposes.
  • To work with online advertising companies to display targeted advertising on our Platforms and third party platforms that you visit. This targeting may be based on information collected by us or third party platforms. This targeting may also be based on your activities or behaviors on our Platforms or those of third parties. We may also obtain information about your browsing history from our business partners. We may use Google Analytics to collect demographic and interest data about you (such as age, gender and interests), including through Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting. We may use the information collected about you through Google Analytics for Google services such as Remarketing with Google Analytics and Google Display Network Impression Reporting. Choices you make are browser and device specific. Some aspects of our site use cookies to function. You may not be able to use these features if you set your device to block cookies. We anonymize IP addresses in Google Analytics.

We and our advertising partners may also use web beacons (single pixel GIF images). These web beacons are placed in the code of a Web page or an email newsletter. When you access a partner site within our mobile applications, we may track your activity on that site.

Your Cookie Opt-Out Rights

Your browser allows you to set preferences for controlling cookies. The method to do this varies from browser to browser. You should consult the Help menu of the browser you use for more details. Your opt out choice is only saved in opt out cookies in that browser. You should therefore set your preferences separately in other browsers, computers or devices you may use. If your browser is set to block cookies, then your opt out preferences may not work properly. Browser cookies will be deleted when you clear your browser cookies, and so will your opt out preferences. Therefore, you should periodically visit this page to set your preferences. If you block or delete cookies or opt out of online behavioural advertising, the tracking we described in this policy will not necessarily stop completely. Please note that opting out of a third party cookie does not mean you will no longer receive or be subject to online advertising or marketing. It means that the third party service from which you opted out will not deliver ads tailored to your web preferences and online behavioural. You can also opt out of third party cookies through an opt-out website such as https://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN or https://www.cookiesandyou.com/disable-cookies/windows/chrome/

6. Use of Data

Travel Management Group LLC uses your data to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service, including processing travel bookings
  • Notify you about changes to our Service or account
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries (via email, SMS, or other channels)
  • Send promotional materials, travel deals, or newsletters (if you opt in)
  • Analyze usage to improve our website, services, and SMS campaigns
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
  • Fulfill contracts, including billing and collection
  • Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
  • Deliver personalized content or advertisements, with your consent
  • Fulfill any other purpose disclosed when you provide the information

7. SMS-Specific Privacy Practices

  • Opt-In: By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from TravelBusinessClass.com, including promotional offers, travel updates, and responses to inquiries. You may opt in via our website, booking process, or other explicit consent methods.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message or emailing hello@travelbusinessclass.com. We will cease sending promotional SMS messages, though we may send a final confirmation message.
  • Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your preferences and our promotions. Standard message and data rates may apply, as determined by your mobile carrier.
  • SMS Consent: Your SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates. It is used solely by Travel Management Group LLC to communicate with you as described in this policy.

8. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Data to third parties or affiliates. We may share your information only in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., SMS platforms, payment processors, or analytics providers) who assist in operating our Service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, or valid requests from public authorities (e.g., subpoenas).
  • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred with safeguards to protect your privacy.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Travel Management Group LLC, our users, or the public.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed when you provide the information.

9. Retention of Data

We retain your Personal Data, including SMS-related data, only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, provide our Service, or comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or reporting requirements). Usage Data is retained for a shorter period for analytics, unless needed for security or functionality. If you opt out of SMS or request deletion, we will remove your data within a reasonable timeframe, except where required by law.

10. Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your state, province, or country (e.g., in the United States), where data protection laws may differ. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, using appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

11. Security of Data

We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

12.1. General Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your Personal Data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data
  • Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on it

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@travelbusinessclass.com. We may verify your identity before processing requests.

12.2. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the above rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You may also complain to your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR.

12.3. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, the sources, purposes, and third parties we share it with
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the "sale" of your personal information (we do not sell your data for monetary consideration, but certain transfers may be considered a "sale" under California law)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

You may request this information up to twice in a 12-month period. Contact us at hello@travelbusinessclass.com to exercise these rights. Deletion requests may limit your ability to use certain Service features.

12.4. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature that allows you to send websites a signal indicating that you do not want your online activity tracked. These features are still in their infancy, and we are not currently configured to respond to those signals.

13. Accessibility of This Privacy Policy

  • Web Forms: A link to this Privacy Policy is displayed prominently near consent language on all web forms collecting personal information, including SMS opt-in checkboxes (e.g., "By opting in, you agree to our Privacy Policy").
  • Website Footer: A link to this Privacy Policy is included in the footer of every page on travelbusinessclass.com.
  • SMS Communications: SMS messages may reference or link to this policy for transparency.

14. Service Providers

We use third-party Service Providers to facilitate our Service, including:

  • Analytics: To monitor and analyze Service usage
  • Payment Processors: To process payments securely (we do not store payment card details; these are handled by PCI-DSS-compliant processors)
  • SMS Platforms: To deliver SMS messages
  • CI/CD Tools: To automate development processes

These providers access your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are prohibited from using it for other purposes.

15. Behavioral Remarketing

We may use remarketing services to advertise on third-party websites after you visit our Service. We and our vendors use cookies to deliver ads based on your past visits. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings or third-party tools.

16. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.

17. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it. Contact us at hello@travelbusinessclass.com if you believe a child has provided us with Personal Data.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes via email, a notice on our Service, or by updating the "Effective Date" on this page. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

19. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights, contact us at: