blue marble

1. Introduction

Welcome to Blue Marble ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our travel specialist marketplace platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password (for travel specialists)
Profile Information: Travel preferences, specialties, regions, certifications, and qualifications
Contact Information: When you contact a specialist, we collect your name, email, phone number, and trip details
Communication Data: Messages and correspondence between travelers and specialists

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage

3. How We Use Your Information

To facilitate connections between travelers and travel specialists
To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To process and manage bookings and communications
To send you updates, notifications, and marketing communications (with your consent)
To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Travel Specialists

When you contact a travel specialist, we share your contact information and trip details with them so they can provide you with travel services and quotes.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and payment processing.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings
Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications by clicking unsubscribe links in emails
Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: bluemarbleexploration@gmail.com