Travel Mistress (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website travelmistress.com and related services (the “Platform” or “Services”).

By using the Platform you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Who We Are

Travel Mistress operates an online platform that allows adult users to discover and connect with independent companions. We act as a technology intermediary and do not provide the companionship services ourselves.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Account registration details (email address, username, password, date of birth or age confirmation)
• Profile information (for companions: photos, descriptions, rates, availability, location preferences; for clients: preferences or screening information you choose to share)
• Communications sent through the Platform (messages, enquiries, reports)
• Payment-related information if we ever process any fees on the Platform (we currently do not process companion service payments)
• Any other information you voluntarily submit (support tickets, feedback, etc.)

Information collected automatically

• Device and technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries, referring URLs)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

Information from third parties

• Authentication data if you sign in with Google, X (Twitter), or other providers
• Publicly available information or information from service providers we use (hosting, analytics, security)

We do not intentionally collect special categories of data (such as health, biometric, or precise sexual orientation data) beyond what you choose to include in a profile or messages.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Enable communication between users (clients and companions)
• Display profiles and search results
• Process reports of misconduct and enforce our Terms of Service and Code of Conduct
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Send administrative messages (account confirmation, security alerts, important updates)
• Analyse usage trends (in aggregated or anonymised form where possible)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable, e.g. GDPR)

Where required by law, we process your data on the following bases:

• Performance of a contract (providing the Services you request)
• Legitimate interests (security, platform improvement, prevention of abuse)
• Consent (where we ask for it, for example certain cookies or marketing)
• Legal obligation (responding to lawful requests or complying with regulations)

5. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With other users: Profile information you choose to make public is visible to other users. Messages you send are visible to the recipient.
• Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the Platform (hosting, cloud storage, email delivery, analytics, security, customer support). These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it for the services they provide to us.
• Legal and safety reasons: When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with law, respond to legal process, protect the rights, safety, or property of Travel Mistress, our users, or the public, or to investigate potential violations of our Terms or Code of Conduct.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction (we will notify you where required).

We do not share your private messages or personal contact details with other users without your consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including:

• While your account remains active
• As needed to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or comply with legal obligations
• For a reasonable period after account deletion for security and fraud-prevention purposes

When we no longer need the information, we will delete or anonymise it. You may request deletion of your account and associated data (see Section 9).

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how the Platform is used
• Improve performance and security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. We will provide a more detailed Cookie Notice if required by applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. Where we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms) to protect it in accordance with applicable law.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. Note that some information may need to be retained for legal or legitimate business reasons even after a deletion request.

You can update most account information directly in your profile settings. You may also delete your account through the Platform (subject to any residual retention needs).

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is strictly for adults aged 18 or older (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us via the contact methods provided on the website (or the dedicated privacy/support email once published).

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will indicate when changes were made. Material changes will be notified through the Platform or by email where appropriate. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.