🚫 Do Not Sell My Information

Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy at VIP Elite Vacations

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy at VIP Elite Vacations

At VIP Elite Vacations, your privacy and the security of your personal information are paramount. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of luxury travel services while maintaining the strictest confidence regarding the data you share with us.

We want to be unequivocally clear: VIP Elite Vacations does not sell your Personal Information.

The concept of a “sale” of personal information has been broadly defined by certain state laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), to include not only the transfer of data for monetary payment but also the sharing of data for other “valuable consideration,” which often applies to cross-context behavioral advertising.

VIP Elite Vacations does not engage in any activities that constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of your Personal Information to third parties for their own independent use, including targeted advertising, as defined under applicable state privacy laws.

2. What Information Do We Collect and Why?

We collect your information strictly for the purpose of planning, booking, and delivering the VIP Elite travel experience you expect. This is always done for a business purpose or to fulfill a service provider agreement.

Category of Information	Purpose of Collection and Use (Business Purposes)
Identifiers (Name, Email, Phone, Passport/ID)	To verify your identity, process your booking, and communicate essential travel details.
Financial Information (Credit Card details)	To securely process payment for your reservations. (This information is typically handled by encrypted payment processors, not stored directly by us).
Commercial Information (Booking History, Preferences)	To customize future vacation recommendations and improve our VIP Elite service offerings.
Internet/Network Activity (IP address, website usage)	To maintain website security, conduct analytics, and improve site performance. We use this data to understand how the site is used, not to sell to advertisers.
Sensitive Information (Health/Dietary Needs, Loyalty IDs)	To accommodate specific travel needs and ensure the comfort and luxury of your vacation. This data is highly protected and only shared with necessary travel partners with your implied consent for your booking.

3. How We Share Information (And Why it is NOT a Sale)

We may share your Personal Information, but only as necessary to provide the services you have requested. This is a common and necessary practice in the travel industry.

Sharing with Service Providers

We partner with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., secure payment processors, data analytics firms, email service platforms) who assist us in operating our business. These partners are strictly bound by contract to use the data only on our behalf and for the purposes we define—they are forbidden from selling or using your data for any other purpose.

Sharing with Travel Partners

To fulfill your booking, we must share relevant data (like your name, flight dates, or dietary needs) with third-party travel providers, such as:

Airlines and Private Charter Companies
Luxury Hotels and Private Villas
Ground Transportation and Tour Operators

This sharing is essential for completing your vacation purchase and is therefore not considered a “sale” under privacy laws. It is a functional requirement to ensure your “Elite” experience is seamless from departure to return.

4. Detailed Understanding of CCPA/CPRA Rights

While we do not sell your data, California law (and increasing numbers of other state laws) requires us to provide a transparent mechanism for you to exercise control over your information.

The Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and “sell” (as defined by law). This includes the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.

The Right to Delete

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information collected or maintained by VIP Elite Vacations, subject to certain exceptions (such as if the data is necessary to complete a pending travel booking or comply with legal tax obligations).

The Right to Opt-Out of “Sharing”

Under the CPRA, “sharing” specifically refers to the disclosure of personal information for “cross-context behavioral advertising.” Even though we do not sell data for money, you can still opt-out of the automated tracking that facilitates these types of advertisements.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising Opt-Out

To ensure our website remains a premier resource for luxury travelers, we may use tools like Google AdSense. Google and other third parties may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to vipelitevacations.com.

How to Opt Out of Targeted Ads:

Google Ads Settings: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s My Ad Center.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You may opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the NAI Opt-Out Page.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA’s WebChoices Tool to manage your preferences across different advertising networks.

6. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

VIP Elite Vacations honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If you have a GPC-enabled browser or extension, our website will automatically treat that as a valid request to opt-out of the “sharing” of your information for cross-context behavioral advertising, as required by law in relevant jurisdictions.

7. Exercising Your Rights (Even Though We Don’t Sell)

While VIP Elite Vacations does not sell your Personal Information, we provide this notice to reaffirm your rights and our dedication to transparency. We want you to feel as secure with your data as you do in a luxury private villa.

How to Submit a Request

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to submit a formal request regarding your Personal Information, including the right to know what data we hold or to request its deletion, please contact us via the following methods:

Email: support@vipelitevacations.com
Subject Line: “Privacy Rights Request” or “CCPA Inquiry”

Verification Process

To protect your privacy and security, we must verify your identity before fulfilling any request to “Know” or “Delete.” We will typically ask you to confirm the email address we have on file for your most recent booking or inquiry. We will not use the personal information provided for verification for any purpose other than to verify your identity.

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. To do so, you must provide the agent with written permission and verify your own identity directly with us, or provide the agent with a power of attorney pursuant to Probate Code sections 4000 to 4465.

8. Children’s Privacy (Under 16)

We do not knowingly “sell” or “share” the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age. In the travel industry, data for minors is only collected when provided by a parent or legal guardian for the explicit purpose of arranging travel for that minor. This data is never used for marketing or sold to third parties.

9. Non-Discrimination Statement

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. This means we will not:

Deny you travel advisory services.
Charge you different prices or rates for luxury itineraries.
Provide a different level or quality of “Elite” service.
Suggest that you will receive a different price or quality of services.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to provide you with travel services, or as required by legal, tax, or regulatory obligations. When information is no longer needed, we utilize secure deletion and shredding protocols to ensure it is permanently removed from our systems.

11. Contact Our Privacy Team

For all inquiries related to your Personal Information and our privacy practices, please contact our dedicated support team. We are here to ensure your peace of mind matches the serenity of your next vacation.

Email: support@vipelitevacations.com

We will respond to all verifiable consumer requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Thank you for entrusting VIP Elite Vacations with your travel and your privacy.

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We will respond to all verifiable consumer requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws, typically within 45 days.

Thank you for entrusting VIP Elite Vacations with your travel and your privacy. We look forward to helping you achieve your ultimate escape with peace of mind.