This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Hydra Travels Inc., operating the website Travelocompare.net ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information provided by visitors and users ("you," "your," or "user") of www.travelocompare.net and all related subdomains, mobile applications, and digital services (collectively, the "Platform"). Travelocompare.net is an independent travel agency and is not an airline, railway, hotel chain, or any other travel service provider. We are a licensed and ARC-Accredited travel agency (ARC Accreditation No: 45572424).

By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms described herein, please discontinue use of our Platform immediately. This Policy applies to all users worldwide and is designed to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Hydra Travels Inc. is the data controller and operator of Travelocompare.net. For any privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints, you may contact us using the details below:

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. If you are a California resident, you may contact the California Attorney General's Office regarding any unresolved privacy concerns.

2. SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through:

• Your use of the Travelocompare.net website, including booking, search, and account management features;
• Telephone interactions with our customer service team;
• Email and electronic communications between you and Hydra Travels Inc.;
• Participation in surveys, promotions, contests, or marketing programs;
• Social media interactions and third-party integrations where we receive your data;
• Offline interactions, including in-person consultations at our authorized locations.

This Policy does not govern personal information collected by third-party websites or services linked from our Platform, including airline booking engines, hotel portals, car rental platforms, or payment processors. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of all third parties before submitting your personal data to them.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register, book, or interact with our Platform, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you access our Platform, certain technical information is automatically collected by our systems and third-party analytics providers:

• IP address and approximate geolocation (country, city, zip code);
• Browser type, version, and operating system;
• Device identifiers, including mobile device ID, advertising ID, and hardware specifications;
• Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on each page, and navigation paths;
• Referring URLs and search terms that led you to our Platform;
• Session identifiers, cookies, and similar tracking technologies;
• Purchase and search history on our Platform.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive personal information about you from the following third-party sources:

• Airline and travel supplier systems through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) such as Sabre, Amadeus, or Travelport;
• Social media platforms if you choose to log in using social authentication (e.g., Google, Facebook);
• Credit reporting agencies and fraud prevention services for identity verification;
• Marketing partners and data brokers for advertising and lead generation purposes (subject to your consent);
• Other travel agencies if you are part of a group booking or corporate account.

3.4 Sensitive Personal Information

We may, in limited circumstances, collect sensitive personal information such as health or medical information (for special assistance requests, wheelchair requirements, dietary restrictions related to medical conditions) and government identification documents. Such information is collected solely for the purpose of completing your travel arrangements and is handled with heightened security measures and limited access protocols.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Hydra Travels Inc. processes your personal information for the following lawful purposes:

We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those identified in this Policy without obtaining your prior consent. If you are a resident of the EEA or UK, you have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests by contacting our Privacy Team.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Our Platform uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies. Below is a summary of the cookies deployed on Travelocompare.net:

5.2 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage non-essential cookie preferences. You may modify your cookie settings at any time by accessing the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website. Additionally, most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings menu. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair the functionality of our booking and payment features.

For information on opting out of interest-based advertising from third-party networks, you may visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at www.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance at www.aboutads.info.

6. DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION

6.1 Travel Suppliers and Service Providers

As an ARC-accredited travel agency, Travelocompare.net facilitates bookings with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, and other travel suppliers. To complete your reservations, we must share relevant personal information with these parties, including:

• Full name, date of birth, passport details, and contact information required for airline ticketing;
• Frequent flyer numbers and seat/meal preferences communicated to carriers;
• Hotel guest information required for check-in and room assignment;
• Payment method details forwarded to payment processors under PCI-DSS compliance standards.

6.2 Technology and Platform Service Providers

We work with third-party vendors who process personal data on our behalf. All such vendors are contractually bound to handle your information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws:

6.3 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information to governmental authorities, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or courts where we are legally required to do so, including but not limited to:

• Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) as part of our accreditation obligations;
• U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under Secure Flight and Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requirements;
• Foreign customs and immigration authorities as required for international travel;
• Court orders, subpoenas, or other legal process served upon Hydra Travels Inc.

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or corporate restructuring involving Hydra Travels Inc., your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will provide notice of any such transfer through our website or by direct email communication and will ensure that your information remains protected under terms consistent with this Policy.

6.5 No Sale of Personal Information

Hydra Travels Inc. does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing or commercial purposes. Any sharing of data with marketing partners occurs only with your express consent or under anonymized aggregated formats that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Travelocompare.net operates globally, and your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States and other jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.

When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom to third countries, we rely on the following lawful transfer mechanisms:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission;
• Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission or UK Information Commissioner's Office;
• Binding Corporate Rules where applicable;
• Your explicit consent where no other mechanism is applicable.

By using our Platform, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally for the purposes described in this Policy. If you have concerns about international transfers, please contact our Privacy Team.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law. The following table summarizes our general data retention schedules:

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, personal information will be securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed using industry-standard methods. Backup copies are purged within 90 days following the deletion of primary records.

9. DATA SECURITY

Hydra Travels Inc. implements comprehensive administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include, but are not limited to:

Despite our best efforts, no security system is completely impenetrable. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and applicable regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable law, including within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach as required by GDPR.

10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

10.1 General Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

10.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or sold; the right to delete personal information; the right to correct inaccurate personal information; and the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information. To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at support@travelocompare.net or call (877) 671-5992. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within 45 days as required by law.

10.3 EEA and UK Data Subject Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the rights described above under the GDPR or UK GDPR. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Response times for data subject access requests are 30 days, extendable by an additional 60 days for complex requests, with notice of the extension provided within the initial 30-day period.

10.4 Submitting a Privacy Request

To exercise any of the rights described in this section, please contact our Privacy Team using the information in Section 1. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not charge a fee for processing reasonable requests; however, we may charge a reasonable administrative fee for manifestly unfounded or excessive requests.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Travelocompare.net is not directed at children under the age of 16 (or 13 in the United States, as applicable under COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your minor child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@travelocompare.net so we can delete the information.

For bookings involving minors, we collect relevant information solely for the purpose of completing the travel reservation and complying with airline unaccompanied minor policies. Such information is handled with elevated security and limited-access protocols, and is not used for any marketing or profiling purposes.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND INTEGRATIONS

Our Platform contains links to third-party websites, airline booking portals, hotel reservation systems, travel insurance providers, and other external services. These third-party services operate independently of Hydra Travels Inc. and are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of information on third-party websites. The inclusion of a link to a third-party website does not constitute an endorsement of that website or its privacy practices.

13. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

13.1 Email and SMS Marketing

With your consent, we may send you promotional emails, SMS messages, and push notifications regarding travel deals, exclusive offers, new destinations, and platform updates. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the 'Unsubscribe' link in any marketing email;
• Replying STOP to any marketing SMS;
• Updating your communication preferences in your account settings;
• Contacting us directly at support@travelocompare.net .

Please allow up to 10 business days for your opt-out request to be fully processed. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, you will continue to receive transactional communications related to your bookings, such as confirmations, itinerary updates, and critical travel alerts.

13.2 Loyalty Programs and Surveys

If you participate in any loyalty program, referral program, or survey offered by Travelocompare.net, additional personal information may be collected for program administration. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without affecting your existing travel bookings.

14. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING

Travelocompare.net may use automated processes to analyze your browsing behavior, search history, and booking patterns to deliver personalized travel recommendations and targeted advertising. We do not make decisions with solely automated means that produce legal or similarly significant effects on you without your knowledge or consent.

If you are an EEA or UK resident, you have the right to request human review of any automated decision that significantly affects you. To exercise this right, please contact our Privacy Team.

15. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers offer a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) feature that signals your preference for websites not to track your browsing activity. Our Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how these signals should be interpreted. However, we provide alternative opt-out mechanisms through our cookie consent banner and account preference settings, as described in Section 5.

16. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of a data security breach that poses a risk to the rights and freedoms of affected individuals, Hydra Travels Inc. will:

• Contain and assess the breach through our Incident Response team within 24 hours of detection;
• Notify the applicable supervisory authority (e.g., ICO for UK residents, lead EU supervisory authority for EEA residents) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where required by GDPR;
• Notify affected individuals without undue delay if the breach poses a high risk to their rights and freedoms;
• Document all breaches in our internal breach register, regardless of whether notification is required;
• Take immediate steps to remediate the breach and prevent recurrence.

Notification to affected individuals will be provided by email, account notification, or prominent website notice, depending on the nature of the breach and the urgency of communication.

17. SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA

Under GDPR Article 9, certain categories of personal data are subject to enhanced protection, including health/medical information, biometric data, and information revealing racial or ethnic origin. We may collect such information only where:

• You have given explicit consent (e.g., health information for special assistance requests);
• Processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims;
• Processing is required to protect your vital interests or the interests of another person.

Special category data is subject to strict access controls, is not used for marketing purposes, and is retained only for the minimum period necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection.

18. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Hydra Travels Inc. reserves the right to update, amend, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes to this Policy, we will:

• Update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this Policy;
• Post a prominent notice on our Platform's homepage for at least 30 days;
• Send an email notification to registered users, where required by applicable law;
• For significant changes affecting your rights, obtain renewed consent where required.

Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

19. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of [STATE], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [CITY, STATE], except where local data protection law mandates otherwise.

For residents of the EEA and UK, applicable data protection law (including GDPR and UK GDPR) governs the processing of personal data, and this Policy is interpreted consistently with such laws. In the event of any conflict between this Policy and applicable data protection law, applicable law shall prevail.

20. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Team:

We are committed to resolving privacy-related inquiries promptly and fairly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your concern to the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.