Cookie Policy for Lux Grand Travels
This "Cookie Policy for Lux Grand Travels" (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is entered into and made effective as of the date provided herein (the September 2, 2025 by and between "Lux Grand Travels," a California-based travel agency owned and operated by Linette Almasi and organized under the laws of the State of California, with principal business operations in California ("Business").
WHEREAS, "Lux Grand Travels" operates a publicly accessible website built on the Wix platform, which utilizes features including a booking calendar and contact forms for the purpose of providing customized travel planning services to clients, both domestically and internationally;
WHEREAS, in the ordinary course of business and in pursuit of its travel-planning mission, "Lux Grand Travels" may collect information through the use of cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, performance analytics, and to support visitor preferences;
WHEREAS, "Lux Grand Travels" recognizes its legal obligations and responsibilities to safeguard visitor privacy in accordance with applicable laws governing the use of cookies and the protection of personal information, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), and California state privacy regulations;
WHEREAS, "Lux Grand Travels" does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising and only uses first-party cookies set by the Wix platform and its integrated native features, without incorporating external third-party cookies or non-native integrative technologies;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Policy is intended to provide website visitors, including California residents and those located in the European Economic Area ("EEA")/UK, with clear, concise, and accessible information regarding the site’s use of cookies, the purposes for which cookies are set, options available for managing cookie preferences, disclosures relating to applicable third-party service providers, and relevant contact and update procedures.
This Policy shall be deemed effective as of September 2. 2025 and shall remain in force unless replaced, updated, or terminated by "Lux Grand Travels" in accordance with changes to applicable law or business practice.
1. Introduction & Scope
This Policy aims to inform visitors of the Lux Grand Travels website (the "Site" or "Website") regarding the usage of cookies on the platform. As part of its commitment to transparency and user privacy, Lux Grand Travels ensures compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), and California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), as well other relevant data protection laws. This Policy applies to all visitors ("Users" or "Visitors") accessing the Site, regardless of their location, ensuring protection for Users within the US, EEA, UK, and other regions. Through the use of cookies, Lux Grand Travels aims to enhance the functionality, performance analytics, and personalization of the Site, all while respecting user preferences and ensuring their data privacy. This Policy, including the types of cookies used and their purposes, becomes effective from September 2, 2025 and remains in force unless otherwise updated or terminated as necessitated by changes in applicable law or business practices.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (such as your computer or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. For Lux Grand Travels, cookies play several roles in enhancing the website functionality and user experience. Here is a breakdown of the types of cookies and their purposes:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
b. Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
c. Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
d. Non-Essential Cookies: These cookies are not necessary for the website to operate but they enhance its performance and functionality. Visitors can choose to disable these cookies through their browser settings.
e. Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party service providers and can track your browsing activities across different websites. Lux Grand Travels ensures that only first-party cookies are used and does not incorporate external third-party cookies or non-native integrative technologies.
In summary, cookies are instrumental for various functions on the website, from maintaining user sessions to enhancing website performance and personalizing content. For more details about how we use cookies and manage them, please refer to the relevant sections of this policy.
3. Types Of Cookies Used
Lux Grand Travels uses various types of cookies on its website to ensure an optimal visitor experience and to facilitate efficient operation of its booking and contact functionalities. These cookies include:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These essential cookies are automatically set by the Wix platform and are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as the booking calendar and contact forms, and ensure the security and integrity of the site. Without these cookies, certain services on the website may not be available.
b. Functional Cookies: These cookies help remember visitor preferences and choices, such as language selection or other customizable site elements. By storing these personalized settings, functional cookies improve the user's experience and ensure a more seamless interaction with the site.
c. Analytics Cookies: These cookies are provided through Wix and are used to collect information on site performance, visitor interactions, and traffic patterns. The gathered data helps Lux Grand Travels analyze how visitors use the site, which areas are most visited, and how the overall user experience can be enhanced. These cookies do not collect personal information but provide generalized insights into site functionality and visitor behavior.
4. How We Use Cookies
At Lux Grand Travels, we use cookies to enhance the user experience on our website by fulfilling various purposes. The principal uses of cookies on our website include:
1. Site Functionality: Cookies are essential for the smooth operation of our website. These include functionalities such as the booking calendar and contact forms, enabling visitors to interact with and use the site effectively. These cookies, defined as Strictly Necessary Cookies, are crucial for the core features of our website.
2. Remembering Visitor Preferences: We use Functional Cookies to remember choices you make to enhance your experience on subsequent visits. This includes remembering preferences such as your language selection or other customized settings, ensuring a more tailored and efficient browsing experience.
3. Analytics and Performance: We deploy Analytics Cookies to gather statistical data on how visitors navigate our website and interact with different features. This data helps us monitor site performance, understand visitor behaviors, and improve the overall functionality and content of our website. By analyzing these metrics, we aim to optimize user experience and site performance continuously.
By using cookies, we do not aim to collect Personal Information beyond what is necessary for functionality and analytics purposes. As stipulated in Clause 3: Types of Cookies Used, we assure that all data collected via these cookies is used strictly for the purposes described and is essential for delivering high-quality service through our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies And Service Providers
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Lux Grand Travels' website is built on the Wix platform, which means that all cookies associated with the booking calendar, contact forms, and other dynamic features are Wix-native cookies. We do not integrate any non-native third-party cookies on our website. This ensures that no external cookies from independent service providers, embedded widgets, iframes, or supplier platforms are used to collect personal information. All functionalities related to cookies are managed through Wix and its native services, and therefore, no third-party service providers have access to or set cookies on our website. This approach keeps all cookie data within the secure environment of Wix's built-in features, upholding our commitment to privacy and data protection.
6. Managing Cookies And Consent Options
Lux Grand Travels provides various mechanisms to help users manage or withdraw their consent for cookies used on our website. The Wix cookie banner, which appears upon your first visit to our site, offers you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. By selecting 'Reject,' you may continue to use our site without these cookies. Additionally, you can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences; you can set your browser to reject cookies or delete individual cookies that have already been installed. It is important to note that disabling or rejecting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and your ability to use some of its features. For detailed guidance on managing cookies through your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation. If you have further questions about our use of cookies or your consent options, you can contact us using the information provided in the 'Contact Information' section.
7. International Visitors And Data Transfers
Lux Grand Travels is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of both California residents and international visitors, including those from the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK). In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we provide the following disclosures and compliance information regarding privacy laws and cross-border data transfers:
a. Data Controller: Lux Grand Travels is the Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through our website.
b. Cross-Border Data Transfers: Given that Lux Grand Travels operates its primary business in the United States, any personal information collected from international visitors may be transferred to and processed in the US, where data protection regulations may differ from those in the EEA/UK. We undertake to use appropriate safeguards to ensure such transfers comply with GDPR requirements, including but not limited to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
c. Legal Bases for Processing: For EEA/UK visitors, the legal bases for processing personal data include obtaining explicit consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests pursued by Lux Grand Travels where such interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of visitors.
d. Rights of International Visitors: Visitors from the EEA/UK have certain rights under the GDPR concerning their personal data. These include the rights to access, rectify, or erase personal data, as well as rights to restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know about personal data collection, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
e. Exercising Your Rights: International visitors and California residents can exercise their data protection rights by contacting Lux Grand Travels through the contact information provided. We pledge to respond to such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ensure that all queries are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
f. Updates to This Policy: Lux Grand Travels may update this section periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. We encourage website visitors to review this section regularly to stay informed about how their data is protected during cross-border transfers.
8. Do Not Sell Or Share Personal Information
Lux Grand Travels affirms that it does not sell or share personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Personal Information collected by Lux Grand Travels is strictly utilized for the purposes outlined in our Cookie Policy, focusing solely on improving website functionality, performance analytics, and supporting visitor preferences. We do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising and therefore, no personal information is exchanged with third parties for advertising purposes. As such, Lux Grand Travels is not required to provide a 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link, as stipulated by CCPA/CPRA regulations. For further details on the specific types of cookies used, please refer to <<Clause 3: Types of Cookies Used>>.
9. Updates To This Cookie Policy
Lux Grand Travels reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or in response to changes in the law or regulatory requirements. When updates to this Policy are made, the revised date will be posted at the top of the Policy and the updated Policy will be made available on our website. We encourage visitors to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. If material changes are made to the Policy, we will provide a prominent notice on our website or notify users via email where appropriate.
10. Third-Party Cookies
If third-party apps or custom code are installed on our website, those providers may also set their own cookies. These cookies are outside of Lux Grand Travels’ direct control, and we recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie practices of any third-party providers if you interact with those features.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact Lux Grand Travels using the following methods:
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact Lux Grand Travels using the following methods:
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Email: Send an email to Linette@LuxGrandTravels.com for privacy or cookie-related inquiries.
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Contact Form: Submit a request through the contact forms available on our website. These forms are powered by the Wix platform and provide a secure and convenient way to reach us.
Please include as much detail as possible when reaching out, including your contact information and the specific nature of your question or concern, so we can assist you promptly and effectively. Our goal is to address all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
This Policy has been prepared to the best of my knowledge and understanding at the time of publication. It may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.
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This Policy has been prepared to the best of my knowledge and understanding at the time of publication. It may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.