Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how SixHourLayover ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, payment details (processed securely by Stripe, not stored by us).

Booking Details: Tour date, time, number of travelers.

Automatically Collected Data: IP address, device type, browser, site activity (via cookies, analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and confirm bookings.
  • To communicate regarding your reservation, cancellations, or updates.
  • To improve services, website experience, and customer support.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share information only with:

  • Payment Processors (Stripe) for secure transactions.
  • Service Providers (IT, hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for booking fulfillment, legal compliance, and legitimate business needs.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Request portability of your data.

Contact us at booking@sixhourlayover.com for requests.

9. International Users

Our services are based in the U.S. If you access from outside, your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., subject to U.S. laws.

10. GDPR Addendum (European Union Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to certain data uses (e.g., marketing).

Legal Basis: We process personal data based on your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests.

Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred outside the EEA to the U.S., safeguarded by contractual clauses.

11. CCPA/CPRA Addendum (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: Request details on categories of data collected, purposes, and third parties shared with.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data, subject to exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (Note: We do not sell your personal information).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at booking@sixhourlayover.com. Verification of identity may be required.

12. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: booking@sixhourlayover.com

Address: Seattle, Washington, USA