|
At Russian Tour Connection, we are committed to protecting the personal information that you share with us through the Internet. This statement sets forth our privacy policy regarding information you provide to us through the use of our website. This statement also provides you with information on how to prevent your personal information from being collected or shared when you visit our website, respond to our web-based promotions or send us an e-mail.
The Information We Gather We collect information about you through two principal means: through technology (for example, IP addresses and cookies) and through your voluntary submission of information.
1. Non-Personally Identifiable Information Using technology, our sites can collect information about the type of browser you are using, your operating system and your IP address information. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer and is recognized by Web technology whenever you are surfing the Internet. None of this information is considered personally identifiable information. As technology evolves, additional methods of information gathering may be used.
We also use cookies and other technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information for a variety of purposes, such as to improve the design and content of our website and to enable us to provide a more personalized experience when you browse the Internet. Most industry-standard Web browsers have an option that allows you to turn off all cookies or have your computer inform you each time that a request to place a cookie is being made. If you turn cookies off (or refuse to accept a request to place a cookie), you may not have access to some features on our websites and some of our services.
2. Personally Identifiable Information You can use the majority of our websites without being required to divulge any personally identifiable information to us. To contact us through our contact page or request a reservation you may be required to provide certain personally identifiable information (such as your name and e-mail address).Russian Tour Connection will not trade, sell or share such personally identifiable information for use by any third parties unless we have informed you, been authorized by you or are required by law to do so. In addition, such personally identifiable information shall not be disclosed to third parties unless we have informed you, been authorized by you or are required by law to do so. The term "third parties" does not include any subsidiaries or affiliates of Russian Tour Connection, service providers or vendors acting on our behalf or travel agents or the purchaser of substantially all of the assets of Russian Tour Connection or a subsidiary or affiliate of Russian Tour Connection. Our policy is to require that third parties keep that information confidential. We reserve the right to disclose personally identifiable information, without notice, if we believe that such action is necessary to defend and protect the rights or property of Russian Tour Connection or to protect the personal safety of users of Russian tour Connection, its websites or the public.Your credit card number is used to process your request for products or services and will not be shared with third parties that are not involved with the transaction.
How We Use the Information Gathered We use the information that you share with us for these purposes:
- To provide the products, services or membership benefits you request
- To improve the content of our site and enhance your vacation experience
- To ensure proper billing
- To measure consumer demand or interest in various offerings
- For marketing and promotional purposes, including to provide you with information about products and services offered by Russian Tour Connection and its subsidiaries and affiliates
How Do We Protect Your Information? Security for all personally identifiable information is extremely important to us. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct usage of information, we monitor and adjust our physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that data transmitted over the Internet will always be secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personally identifiable information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or from our online products and services and you do so at your own risk. Upon receipt of your transmission, we strive to ensure the security of that information in our systems.
What About Children Under the Age of 19? None of our websites are targeted at children (minors under nineteen years of age) and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children who have not obtained parental consent.
Privacy Policy Updates By using our websites, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. RCCL reserves the right to modify, alter or otherwise update this policy at any time. Visitors are encouraged to review this policy from time to time to stay abreast of any changes. Your continued use of our websites following the posting of any changes to this policy means you accept those changes.
Questions or Comments? If you have any further questions or comments regarding our Privacy Policy, please send us an e-mail with your questions or comments.
|