Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5/23/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Trip Time Essentials (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website, triptimeessentials.com (the “Site”).
Who we are
Trip Time Essentials is a U.S.-based ecommerce business offering wellness-focused products and educational content. You can contact us at support@triptimeessentials.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to provide services, fulfill orders, and communicate with users effectively. This includes:
a. Email Marketing and Sign-Ups
When you sign up for our newsletter, popups, or any promotional forms, we collect your name and email address. This information is used to send you marketing emails through our email service provider, Klaviyo.
b. Order Information (WooCommerce)
When you make a purchase, we collect information including your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and purchase details. This information is used to process and deliver your order.
c. Affiliate Tracking
If you use a coupon or referral link associated with an affiliate, data such as your referral source and purchase behavior may be recorded. This allows us to attribute commissions and maintain our affiliate program using the Coupon Affiliates plugin.
d. Contact Forms (Fluent Forms)
When you submit a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email, and message content. This data is used solely to respond to inquiries and is not shared or used for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.
e. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize repeat visitors
- Improve website functionality
- Track marketing campaigns (via Klaviyo and affiliate plugins)
- Analyze site traffic
If you opt into marketing cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), anonymized usage data may also be collected.
3. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data with the following third parties solely for operational purposes:
- Klaviyo (email communication and list management)
- WooCommerce & Payment Gateways (order fulfillment and fraud prevention)
- Affiliate tracking tools (Coupon Affiliates plugin)
- Hosting and security providers
All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
4. Legal Basis for Data Collection (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we collect and process your data based on the following legal grounds:
Legitimate business interests (e.g., website functionality, analytics)
Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
Performance of a contract (e.g., order processing)
Compliance with legal obligations
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Order data: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
Contact form submissions: Retained indefinitely unless otherwise requested
6. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate security measures, including:
Regular updates and plugin audits
SSL encryption
Limited administrative access
Secure payment processing
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (except where retention is required by law)
- Withdraw consent to marketing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@triptimeessentials.com
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at or intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This includes:
- Essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., cart persistence)
- Marketing cookies used by our email provider (Klaviyo) to track email interaction and website activity
- Affiliate tracking cookies if you visit our site through a referral link or use a promotional code
- Analytics cookies (if added) for understanding visitor behavior
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at this page, with the effective date listed at the top.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: support@triptimeessentials.com