California Privacy Notice

California Privacy Notice – Flight Fare Buddy

Applies to: Residents of the State of California

1. Categories of Personal Information Collected and Used

In the last 12 months, Flight Fare Buddy may have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents:

• Identifiers: Name, postal or email address, account credentials, phone number, IP address, and government identification (such as driver’s license or passport).
• Protected characteristics: Information such as age, gender, marital status, health conditions, or disability status.
• Commercial records: Travel reservations, purchase history, preferences, and payment details.
• Internet and device activity: Browsing activity on our platform, referring websites, device information, browser type, and usage statistics.
• Geolocation data: When you allow location tracking through your device or browser.
• Profile information: Insights or preferences inferred from your interactions with our services.

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect information from the following sources:

• Directly from you: When you create an account, request support, search for travel services, or make a booking.
• Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies when you browse our site.
• Third-party partners: Including travel suppliers, marketing partners, analytics providers, and social media platforms.

3. Business Purposes and Sale/Sharing of Information

a) Business Use

Personal information may be used to:

• Confirm and manage reservations.
• Deliver and improve our services.
• Detect fraud, security threats, or unlawful activity.
• Comply with legal obligations or defend our rights.

b) Sale or Sharing (under CCPA/CPRA)

In certain circumstances, Flight Fare Buddy may “sell” or “share” personal information for purposes such as advertising or marketing. The categories involved may include:

• Identifiers
• Commercial records
• Internet or device activity
• Geolocation data
• Inferred consumer preferences

4. Privacy Rights for California Residents

California residents may exercise the following rights:

• Right to Know: Obtain details about what information we collect, its source, use, and with whom it is shared.
• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
• Right to Delete: Ask us to remove personal information, subject to exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request that inaccurate personal data be updated.
• Right to Opt-Out: Decline the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Right to Limit Use: Restrict the use of sensitive personal data in applicable cases.

All requests must include sufficient information to verify your identity. We will respond within the timeframes required by California law.

5. Shine the Light Disclosure

Under California’s “Shine the Light” law, you may request details regarding:

• Categories of personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing.
• The names or categories of those third parties.

Such requests can be submitted to the contact listed below, and we will respond in accordance with the law.

6. How to Submit a Request

You may exercise your rights by contacting us at:

• Email: [email protected]

You may also authorize someone to submit a request on your behalf. Verification of both your identity and the agent’s authority will be required.

7. Do Not Sell or Share Link

As required by California law, a clear “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link is available on our website to allow California residents to opt out.

8. Non-Discrimination

Exercising your privacy rights will not affect the pricing, quality, or availability of services provided by Flight Fare Buddy. We will not discriminate against users who make such requests.

9. Updates to This Notice

This Privacy Notice is effective as of the date shown. Flight Fare Buddy may update this notice from time to time to reflect changes in law or business practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page.