Privacy Policy
Somewhere Else with Chels is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
INTRODUCTION
Last Updated: September 18, 2026
Somewhere Else ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.
This may include:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Operating system
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
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Referring website
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General information about how you interact with our website
This information helps us understand how people use our website and allows us to improve our content and website experience.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use information we collect to:
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Respond to your questions and inquiries
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Communicate with you about Somewhere Else with Chels
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Respond to requests for information about trips
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Send newsletters and marketing communications if you have opted in
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Share information about upcoming trips, travel experiences, blog posts, events, or other updates
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Improve our website, content, and services
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Understand website traffic and audience engagement
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Maintain our business records
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Protect the security and integrity of our website
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Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing appropriate notice when required.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
If you voluntarily sign up for our email list, we may send you emails about:
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Upcoming trips
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Travel experiences
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New blog posts
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Travel inspiration
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Events
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Promotions
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Company news
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Other Somewhere Else updates
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the email.
Even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still contact you when necessary to respond to an inquiry or provide information you have specifically requested.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND BOOKING SERVICES
Somewhere Else may provide links to third-party websites, including tour operators, travel companies, accommodations, activity providers, booking platforms, social media platforms, and other travel-related businesses.
Some trips featured on our website may be operated and booked directly through a third-party travel provider.
When you click a link and leave the Somewhere Else with Chels website, the third party's privacy policy and terms of service will apply to your interaction with that website.
Somewhere Else does not control the privacy practices, security, or information collection practices of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information or completing a booking.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our website and business, including with service providers that help us with:
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Website hosting and maintenance
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Email communications
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Website analytics
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Technology services
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Business administration
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, website, travelers, or others.
If you choose to contact or book directly with a third-party travel provider through a link on our website, that provider may collect information directly from you. Their own privacy policy will govern that information.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND USER CONTENT
Somewhere Else with Chels may feature photographs, videos, testimonials, or other content from trips, events, social media, or other experiences.
If you voluntarily submit content to us for potential use in our marketing or social media, you represent that you have the right to provide that content and grant us permission to use it as agreed.
Any specific photo or video release you sign or agree to will govern the use of your image or likeness.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, loss, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information provided to us electronically.
DATA RETENTION
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and operate our business. When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete or anonymize it where appropriate.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Somewhere Else with Chels website is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.
You may also have the right to opt out of certain marketing communications.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, business, services, or applicable laws change. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the most current information about our privacy practices.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Somewhere Else with Chels
Email: chelsea@travelsomewhereelse.com
Website: www.travelsomewhereelse.com