At Reata Bags Travel Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we understand that your journey begins with trust. Just as we equip you with reliable travel gear, we’re committed to protecting your personal data with the same expedition-grade security standards. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you explore our online store at reatabagstravel.com.

1. The Information We Collect

To ensure smooth travels from checkout to delivery, we may collect:

  • Journey Essentials: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, and payment information when you make a purchase.
  • Adventure Preferences: Product selections, wish lists, and browsing behavior to enhance your shopping experience.
  • Expedition Details: Order history, customer service interactions, and product reviews.
  • Technical Gear: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see Section 6).

2. How We Use Your Information

Like a well-packed backpack, every piece of data has its purpose:

  • Processing orders and delivering your adventure gear worldwide
  • Providing customer support for your travel needs
  • Improving our products and services for fellow explorers
  • Sending relevant offers (only with your consent)
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring transaction security
  • Complying with legal requirements across borders

3. Sharing Your Expedition Data

We treat your information like confidential travel plans:

  • Trusted Guides: Shipping carriers and payment processors necessary for order fulfillment
  • Expedition Partners: Service providers assisting with website operations (under strict confidentiality)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger or sale of company assets

We never sell your personal information to third-party advertisers.

4. Data Storage & Security

We protect your data like we do our premium travel gear:

  • Secure servers with 256-bit encryption (same as our payment gateway)
  • Regular security assessments of our systems
  • Limited access to personal data within our organization
  • Data retention only as long as necessary for our services

While we implement robust security measures, no digital transmission is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and protecting your login details.

5. Your Traveler Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing
  • Request data portability where applicable
  • Withdraw consent for processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookie & Tracking Technology

Our website uses cookies like a compass uses waypoints:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality and secure checkout
  • Performance Cookies: Help us improve our website for fellow adventurers
  • Marketing Cookies: Used only with your consent to show relevant offers

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global retailer (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as we expand our services. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Our Privacy Team

For questions about this policy or your personal data:

Email: [email protected]
Postal: Reata Bags Travel Shop, 69 Abbots Ave W, St Albans, GB CH3Y 2QF

We aim to respond within 24 UK business hours.

Safe travels and happy shopping,
The Reata Bags Travel Shop Team