Privacy Policy.

Last updated: 9/1/2025

At SideQuests Travel, we’re all about connection and adventure — and that includes respecting your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Who We Are

SideQuests Travel (“we,” “our,” “us”) designs and hosts small-group LGBTQ+ travel experiences. When you visit our website, book a trip, or sign up for our emails, we collect certain information so we can keep things running smoothly and communicate with you.

What Information We Collect

We may collect:

Contact details: name, email, phone number.
Booking details: trip selections, accommodation preferences, special requests, passport/ID information when required for travel.
Payment details: securely processed by third-party providers (like WeTravel and Stripe). We don’t store full card details ourselves.
Website usage info: cookies, browsing behavior, and analytics to help us improve our site and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your info to:

Confirm your bookings and process payments.
Share trip details, itineraries, and updates.
Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in).
Improve our website, trips, and traveler experience.

Marketing Permissions

We only send promotional emails if you’ve given us permission (for example, by signing up for our newsletter). You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails.

Sharing Your Information

We never sell or rent your personal data. We only share it with trusted partners as needed, for example:

Hotels, guides, or tour operators (to arrange your trip).
Payment processors (to handle bookings securely).
Service providers who help us run our website and email systems.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete the information we hold about you.
Withdraw your marketing consent at any time.
Request that we limit how we use your data.

To exercise these rights, just email us at hello@michaelandmatt.com.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as needed for legal, business, or travel-related reasons (like completing your trip or handling any follow-up questions).