Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Total Trip Cost ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Amortoae Petru PFA (CUI: 52361814, Reg. No.: F20/2503/0447007, București, România), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit totaltripcost.com.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Amortoae Petru PFA
CUI: 52361814 · F20/2503/0447007
București, România
Email: contact@totaltripcost.com

2. Data We Collect

Total Trip Cost is designed to minimize data collection. Here is what we may process:

  • Analytics data - When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-TN99278NNC) collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, approximate geographic location (country/city level), device type, browser type, and referral source. Google may also process your IP address (which is anonymized in the EU/EEA).
  • Newsletter email - If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we store the email address you provide. We do not share your email with third parties.
  • Contact form submissions - If you use our contact form, your name, email, and message are sent to us via email. We use this data solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • Local storage data - We store the following data locally on your browser (not on our servers): cookie consent preference, selected currency, selected language, and calculator state. This data never leaves your device.

We do not create user accounts, require login, or collect payment information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process data based on:

  • Consent - Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are loaded only after you click "Accept all" on our cookie banner.
  • Legitimate interest - Essential cookies and localStorage items required for the site to function (e.g., your currency preference, cookie consent choice).
  • Contract performance - Processing contact form data to respond to your inquiry.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use only essential and analytics cookies. Analytics cookies are loaded only after you consent via our cookie banner. For full details including cookie names, providers, and durations, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party booking platforms including Aviasales, Booking.com, Agoda, Viator, GetYourGuide, DiscoverCars, and Kiwitaxi. When you click an affiliate link, a tracking marker is appended to the URL that attributes a commission to us if you make a purchase. This marker does not contain any personally identifiable information about you. The third-party platforms have their own privacy policies which govern your interaction with their sites.

6. Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics 4 - Web analytics by Google LLC (USA). Google Privacy Policy
  • Travelpayouts / Aviasales - Flight price data and affiliate tracking. Travelpayouts Privacy Policy
  • Google Fonts - Typography (Inter, Plus Jakarta Sans). Served via Google CDN.
  • Unsplash - Background images. Images are loaded from unsplash.com CDN.

7. International Data Transfers

When you consent to Google Analytics, your anonymized usage data may be transferred to and processed by Google LLC in the United States or other countries. Google participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

8. Data Retention

  • Google Analytics data - Retained for 14 months, then automatically deleted.
  • Newsletter emails - Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form messages - Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
  • Local storage data - Stored on your device until you clear your browser data.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right of access - Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to restrict processing - Request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability - Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object - Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Right to withdraw consent - Withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
  • Right to lodge a complaint - File a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Romania, this is ANSPDCP (dataprotection.ro).

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@totaltripcost.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Total Trip Cost is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at contact@totaltripcost.com and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Amortoae Petru PFA
Email: contact@totaltripcost.com
București, România