Passages of Distinction Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 30, 2026

At Passages of Distinction (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information when you visit https://passagesofdistinction.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:

  • Contact us through our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Register for webinars or events
  • Request information about our hotel or destination partners
  • Submit an inquiry about our services
  • Communicate with us by email

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company or agency name
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Travel industry affiliation
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (based on IP address)

This information helps us improve our website and better understand visitor interests.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide information about our services and partners
  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (if you opt in)
  • Register you for webinars or events
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Analyze website performance and visitor engagement
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how visitors use our site. We use Google Analytics, which may place cookies or use similar technologies to collect information about website traffic and visitor interactions.

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:

  • Remember certain preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage
  • Understand how visitors interact with our content
  • Improve website functionality and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Google requires websites using Google Analytics to disclose its use and explain how it collects and processes data.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.

These services may collect information including:

  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the website
  • Device information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Referral sources

This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, we may send you updates about industry news, destination partners, events, webinars, and company announcements.

We use Mailchimp to manage our email subscriber lists and distribute email communications. When you subscribe, information such as your name and email address may be stored and processed through Mailchimp. Mailchimp may also provide us with information about how recipients interact with our emails, such as whether an email was opened or a link was selected.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in every marketing email or by contacting us directly.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content such as videos, maps, social media feeds, or articles from third-party websites.

Embedded content behaves as if you visited those third-party websites directly. Those websites may collect information about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions according to their own privacy policies.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics providers
  • Webinar or event registration platforms
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your information until you unsubscribe.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we work to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your personal information
  • Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, access, correct, delete, and limit certain uses of your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

International Visitor

Our website is operated in the United States. If you access the website from another country, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for business professionals and adults. It is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to hotel partners, destination management companies, tourism organizations, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Passages of Distinction

Email: info@passagesofdistinction.com

Website: https://passagesofdistinction.com