1. Introduction and Scope

Worldwide Travel & Tourism Services LLC is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, worldwidettsllc.com, and use our services.

By accessing our Site and using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must not use our Site or Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information about your use of the Site automatically.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Inquire about or engage our Services.
• Create an account on our Site.
• Submit application forms and supporting documents.
• Contact our customer service team.
• Subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications.

This information may include, but is not limited to:

• Identifiers: Full name, date of birth, nationality, gender.
• Contact Information: Physical address, email address, telephone number.
• Official Documents: Passport number, passport copies, national ID, visa details, photographs, financial records, employment history, and educational certificates.
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details. Please note that all direct payment gateways adhere to the PCI-DSS standards managed by the PCI Security Standards Council. Your credit/debit card data is stored only as long as necessary to complete your transaction.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

When you interact with our Site, we and our third-party partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including the pages you view, the links you click, the date and time of your visits, and the referring website address.

3. Legal Basis and Purposes for Using Your Information

We process your personal information on the following legal bases and for the following purposes:

4. How We Share and Disclose Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Government and Regulatory Bodies: We are required to share your information with relevant embassies, consulates, immigration authorities, and other government agencies to process your applications.
• With Trusted Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, ensure the safety of our users, or protect against legal liability.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. International Data Transfers

Given the nature of our Services, your personal information will be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Arab Emirates, including to the countries whose embassies or immigration authorities you are applying to. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information against accidental loss, destruction, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, access controls, and secure server infrastructure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, including to fulfill our contractual obligations, provide you with Services, comply with legal and regulatory record-keeping requirements (as mandated by UAE law), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: The right to request copies of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: The right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us to provide you with a better experience and allows us to improve our Site. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personal information from Children. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your Child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a Child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were last made. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Worldwide Travel & Tourism Services LLC

Email: info@worldwidettsllc.com

Website: worldwidettsllc.com

Address: Sharjah Media City, United Arab Emirates