Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/25/25

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE

⚠ NEVER email your private personal information or payment details to Bucket List Travels.

We will only collect sensitive information verbally (by phone or in person) to protect your privacy. This includes your date of birth, passport details, Social Security number, or credit card information.

1. Introduction

Bucket List Travels (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide when booking travel services with us.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information as necessary to arrange your travel:

  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Mailing address

  • Telephone number and email address

  • Passport details or other travel identification information

  • Travel preferences and special requirements (dietary needs, accessibility requests, etc.)

  • Payment details (entered directly into travel supplier systems; not stored by us)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information from you when you:

  • Request a travel quote or booking

  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or in person

  • Provide documents necessary for travel arrangements

  • Provide sensitive details verbally (never via email)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the purpose of:

  • Booking travel services (cruises, tours, hotels, transportation, etc.)

  • Communicating itineraries, confirmations, and updates

  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

5. Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared only with trusted third parties necessary to complete your booking, such as:

  • Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and tour operators

  • Payment processors (via secure third-party portals)

  • Government or customs agencies, if required by law

All third parties are expected to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

6. Credit Card Handling

Bucket List Travels does not store or process credit card details directly. When payments are made for your travel, card information is entered into the travel supplier’s secure payment portal (e.g., Norwegian Cruise Line), which is responsible for processing and safeguarding your data under PCI-DSS standards.

7. Data Storage & Security

  • Paper Records: Kept in a locked filing cabinet until travel is completed, then securely shredded and burned.

  • Electronic Records: Booking confirmations and itineraries are stored securely on password-protected devices.

  • Access to personal data is restricted to the owner of Bucket List Travels.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information; however, no system is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

As a U.S. resident, you may have the right under state privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act) to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Request information about how your data is used

  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data)

Requests can be made by contacting us directly (see Section 10).

9. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to complete your travel arrangements and comply with legal obligations.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Bucket List Travels
Cathy Golonka
Burgettstown, PA
cathy@bucket-list-travels.com
724-809-9104

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with the revised effective date.