Privacy Policy

Branch & Bloom Travel LLC
Effective Date: October 15, 2026

At Branch & Bloom Travel LLC (“Branch & Bloom Travel,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we value the trust you place in us when sharing your personal information. Whether you're exploring your next getaway, subscribing to travel inspiration, or working with us to plan a meaningful journey, we are committed to handling your information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, subscribe to our emails, or use our travel planning and booking services.

Our website is located at https://branchandbloomtravel.com.

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with Branch & Bloom Travel.

Contact and Inquiry Information

When you contact us, complete a website inquiry form, or schedule a consultation, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and information you provide about your travel interests or plans.

Travel Planning and Reservation Information

When providing travel planning and booking services, we may collect information necessary to research, arrange, and manage your trip, including:

  • Full legal names and dates of birth

  • Contact information and residential addresses

  • Passport or other travel identification details

  • Emergency contact information

  • Travel dates, destinations, and preferences

  • Accommodation and transportation preferences

  • Loyalty program information

  • Reservation details and booking confirmations

  • Special occasions, celebrations, and travel interests

  • Accessibility needs, dietary restrictions, or other travel-related requirements

This information may be collected through traveler information forms, other client forms, communications, or updates provided by returning travelers.

Certain information, such as accessibility needs or health-related travel requirements, may be considered sensitive personal information. We collect such information when relevant to requested travel arrangements and use it for appropriate travel-related purposes.

Payment Information

When necessary to arrange travel services, we may collect payment information through designated third-party authorization and payment systems.

Newsletter and Marketing Information

When you subscribe to our email communications, we may collect your name, email address, subscription preferences, and other voluntarily provided information, such as birthdays or anniversaries.

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically, including browser type, device information, pages visited, referral sources, and interactions with our website.

Additional information about cookies and analytics is provided below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for business and travel-related purposes, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.

  • Research destinations, accommodations, transportation, and activities.

  • Develop travel proposals, itineraries, and recommendations.

  • Arrange and manage travel reservations.

  • Communicate booking details, deadlines, changes, and important travel information.

  • Coordinate with travel suppliers and service providers.

  • Prepare and deliver travel documents.

  • Facilitate authorized payments and payment-related communications.

  • Maintain client records and manage ongoing relationships.

  • Provide customer service and assistance with travel arrangements.

  • Send newsletters, travel inspiration, and promotional communications to subscribers.

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website and business systems.

  • Protect our business, clients, and systems against unauthorized activity.

  • Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and record-keeping obligations.

We do not use passport information, payment card details, or sensitive travel-related information for unrelated marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

Travel planning and booking services may require us to share certain personal information with third parties.

We may share information with the following categories of recipients:

Travel Suppliers and Service Providers

Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, tour operators, transportation companies, excursion providers, and other businesses involved in researching, arranging, or delivering requested travel services.

Host Agency and Authorized Booking Partners

Branch & Bloom Travel operates as an independent travel agency affiliated with WorldVia. We may share information with WorldVia and authorized booking, administrative, and payment platforms as necessary to facilitate reservations, payments, and related travel services.

Travel Insurance Providers

When you request an insurance quote, purchase travel insurance, or authorize insurance-related services, relevant information may be shared with applicable insurance providers or authorized insurance platforms.

Business Technology Providers

We use third-party technology providers to support our business operations, including website hosting, client management, communications, email marketing, document management, and payment authorization.

These providers may include Squarespace, TravelJoy, Google Workspace, and Email+ by WorldVia.

Legal and Regulatory Purposes

We may disclose information when required by applicable law, legal process, or governmental authority, or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights, prevent fraud, or address security concerns.

We do not sell or rent client contact lists to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

4. Payments and Financial Information

Branch & Bloom Travel uses designated third-party payment authorization and processing systems to facilitate travel payments and applicable planning or service fees.

When necessary to arrange travel services, clients may provide payment information through secure authorization forms or applicable supplier payment systems.

Payment information is used to facilitate authorized transactions with travel suppliers and service providers. These platforms maintain their own security measures and data handling practices.

We do not independently operate a payment processing service.

5. Email Marketing and Communications

Individuals may subscribe to our marketing communications through our website or other voluntary subscription opportunities.

We use Email+ by WorldVia to manage and distribute marketing communications, which may include destination inspiration, travel planning advice, travel opportunities, business updates, and other information related to our services.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications will not prevent us from sending necessary transactional or service-related messages concerning an existing inquiry, reservation, or travel arrangement.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is hosted by Squarespace and uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, maintain security, and understand how visitors interact with our website.

Some cookies are essential to website operations, while others may be used for analytics or other nonessential purposes.

We use Squarespace's built-in website analytics to understand website activity and improve the visitor experience.

Our website provides cookie consent options that allow visitors to manage their preferences regarding nonessential cookies.

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For additional information about Squarespace's privacy practices, please visit https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.

Client information may be maintained through designated business systems and electronic records used to provide and manage travel services.

We use third-party service providers for certain business functions, including client management, communications, document storage, and payment authorization.

We seek to limit access to personal information to individuals and service providers who need it for appropriate business purposes.

Although we take reasonable precautions, no electronic storage system or method of transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

We encourage clients to use designated forms and secure systems when providing passport details, payment information, or other sensitive personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide requested travel services, maintain appropriate business records, support ongoing client relationships, comply with legal or contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and protect legitimate business interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, applicable requirements, and the retention practices of our service providers.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we take appropriate steps to delete, dispose of, or otherwise manage it, subject to applicable requirements.

9. International Travel and Data Transfers

Branch & Bloom Travel primarily serves clients based in the United States.

Because we arrange international travel, personal information may be shared with travel suppliers and service providers located outside the United States.

Our travel partners and technology providers may also process or store personal information in other countries, where privacy and data protection laws may differ from those in the United States.

We share relevant information as necessary to coordinate requested travel arrangements and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable legal requirements.

10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your data is used.

To submit a privacy-related inquiry or request, please contact us at:

jaimie@branchandbloomtravel.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

Some information may need to be retained to comply with legal obligations, maintain reservation records, fulfill contractual responsibilities, or protect legitimate business interests.

You may also:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link included in each marketing message.

  • Manage optional website cookies through available consent controls or browser settings.

  • Contact us to update personal information associated with your travel arrangements.

We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and marketing communications are not directed to children under the age of 13.

We may collect personal information about minors when necessary to arrange family travel, generally through a parent, legal guardian, or other appropriately authorized adult.

Information about minors is used for travel-related purposes, such as reservations, identification requirements, accommodations, and transportation arrangements.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website for independent marketing purposes.

If you believe a child has provided personal information directly to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website, itineraries, and communications may contain links to third-party websites, booking systems, payment platforms, travel suppliers, or other external services.

These third parties may have their own privacy policies and information-handling practices.

We encourage you to review their applicable policies before submitting personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised as appropriate.

We encourage visitors and clients to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, our handling of personal information, or privacy-related requests, please contact:

Branch & Bloom Travel LLC
North Carolina, United States
Email: jaimie@branchandbloomtravel.com
Website: https://branchandbloomtravel.com