Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 24, 2025
Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Welcome to The Luxury Bandit (“TLB”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or use our services. As a digital-first lifestyle and travel brand, TLB is committed to respecting and safeguarding your privacy. TLB operates globally and complies with applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. This policy is designed to help you understand your rights and our obligations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data from users across our digital platforms:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter, creating an account, or completing online forms). This information helps us personalize communications and tailor content to your interests.

  • Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, cookies, referring URLs, and site interaction data collected through analytics tools. This data enables us to understand website performance and enhance usability.

  • Payment Information: In the future, we may collect billing details, credit card or debit card information, and purchase history through secure third-party processors. This information supports membership services and digital product transactions.

  • User-Submitted Content: Information voluntarily provided by users, such as feedback through surveys, messages via contact forms, and responses during live community engagement sessions or contests.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

  • To deliver email newsletters, special offers, promotions, and customized digital content that aligns with your preferences

  • To respond promptly to inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide exceptional customer support

  • To analyze and optimize the performance of our website and digital products using user behavior insights

  • To securely process transactions and manage future subscriptions or premium member-only content

  • To send marketing and promotional communications, including travel tips and product launches (opt-out available)

  • To meet regulatory and legal requirements, ensuring lawful operations of our business

We strive to ensure our communication remains relevant and beneficial to our community of stylish, budget-conscious adventurers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Visitors)

Under the GDPR, we rely on a set of legal bases to justify our collection and use of your personal data:

  • Consent: You’ve given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose, such as newsletter subscriptions or cookie tracking.

  • Contractual necessity: Data processing is required to fulfill a contract, such as delivering a purchased digital download or providing access to a subscription-based product.

  • Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as measuring marketing effectiveness or enhancing website functionality, as long as your rights do not override those interests.

  • Legal obligation: We may be legally required to retain or share certain information, such as transaction data for tax reporting.

4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your region, you may have the following data protection rights:

  • Access: Request to see the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction: Request corrections if your information is outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal retention obligations

  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing

  • Restriction: Request a temporary halt to data processing under certain circumstances

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format (EU only)

  • Opt-Out: Decline the “sale” or “sharing” of your data as defined under CCPA/CPRA regulations

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at hello@theluxurybandit.com. We will respond within the legally mandated time frame.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

TLB uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver an enhanced, customized online experience. These may include:

  • Functional Cookies: Store preferences and settings to improve usability

  • Analytics Cookies: Gather anonymous data to analyze traffic and user behavior via platforms such as Google Analytics

  • Advertising Cookies: Personalize content and ads based on your browsing history (if applicable)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies through the cookie banner on our site.

6. Marketing & Communications

By subscribing to our mailing list, downloading digital resources, or joining webinars or community events, you agree to receive communications from us. These may include:

  • Updates about new digital products and exclusive content

  • Invitations to live shopping events or travel workshops

  • Personalized recommendations based on your engagement history

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us directly. Please note that opting out of marketing emails does not affect service-related communications.

7. Third-Party Services

To deliver our services efficiently, we may share certain data with trusted third-party partners who help us operate, market, and grow our platform. These include:

  • Email Marketing Providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to manage and send communications

  • Analytics Platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) to gather insights about site usage

  • Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for future purchase handling

  • Hosting Platforms & Membership Tools that may manage user authentication or access controls for exclusive content

Each third party is contractually obligated to use your information solely for the purpose of supporting TLB and to apply reasonable safeguards.

8. Data Security

We prioritize your privacy by implementing strong security practices. Our protective measures include:

  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption across our website

  • Regular monitoring for potential vulnerabilities

  • Access restrictions to personal data, limited to authorized personnel only

  • Use of secure third-party platforms for data storage and processing

Despite these efforts, no digital system is entirely immune to risk. You should also take precautions, such as using strong passwords and logging out after accessing any account-based feature.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Factors influencing retention duration include:

  • The duration of your subscription or active engagement with our content

  • Legal obligations, such as retaining records for tax or audit purposes

  • Whether we need the information to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or support business operations

Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

As a global brand, TLB serves users in many jurisdictions. Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your own, including the United States. When required, we use:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission

  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with service providers

  • Other legally valid transfer mechanisms to ensure your rights are protected

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions such as the EU), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verified parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be amended periodically to reflect legal updates, service changes, or user feedback. When changes are made, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document

  • Post the revised version on this page

  • Where legally required, notify you via email or on-site notification

Your continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the changes.

13. Contact Us

We welcome your questions and feedback. To contact us regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:

The Luxury Bandit
Email: hello@theluxurybandit.com
Website: www.theluxurybandit.com