Privacy, Terms & Disclosures
Effective Date: March 12, 2026 · Last Updated: March 12, 2026
1. Introduction & Who We Are
Sure Point Compass Travel ("SPCT," "we," "us," or "our") is a trade name of The Husky Group, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company located at 1013 Beards Hill Road, 101-M #256, Aberdeen, MD 21001. We are a boutique travel consultancy helping travelers plan cruises, group trips, and complex itineraries with clarity, structure, and confident decision-making.
By using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Contact & inquiry information (name, email, phone), travel planning information (dates, destinations, group details, accessibility needs), and booking information processed through our host agency (Avoya Travel Network) and supplier systems. We do not directly collect or store full payment card data.
We also automatically collect technical information (IP address, browser, device, pages visited) via cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
To provide travel planning services — respond to inquiries, develop itineraries, process bookings, and advocate on your behalf. To communicate booking confirmations and updates. To operate and improve our business. To comply with legal obligations.
We use your information to do the job you hired us for: plan your travel. We don't sell your data or use it for unrelated advertising.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information for third parties' own marketing purposes. We share information only with suppliers and vendors to fulfill bookings, our host agency (Avoya Travel Network), service providers who operate our business, for legal compliance, or in a business transfer.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)
Our legal basis includes performance of a contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent where applicable. You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Data Retention
We generally retain client records for a minimum of 5–7 years following the conclusion of a planning engagement, consistent with standard business and legal retention practices.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use essential, analytics, and marketing/preference cookies. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings; you can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8. SMS / Text Messaging — 10DLC Compliance
We will only send text messages if you have provided express prior written consent. Message types may include booking confirmations, trip reminders, and service notifications. Reply STOP to unsubscribe, HELP for assistance. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, and opt out of marketing communications at any time. California and EEA/UK residents have additional rights under CCPA and GDPR/UK GDPR respectively.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to third-party sites, including suppliers and booking portals. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically; the "Last Updated" date will reflect material changes. Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact Us
Email: privacy@surepointcompasstravel.com · Mail: The Husky Group, LLC DBA Sure Point Compass Travel, 1013 Beards Hill Road, 101-M #256, Aberdeen, MD 21001. We respond to privacy requests within 30 days.
General Travel Agency Disclosure
Sure Point Compass Travel (The Husky Group, LLC) acts solely as an intermediary ("Agent") between you and various travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators). We do not own or operate these entities and cannot be held liable for personal injury, property damage, or financial loss caused by the acts or omissions of any supplier.
All travel is subject to the terms and conditions of the specific suppliers. It is the traveler's responsibility to maintain valid travel documents. We strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment.
Avoya Network & Seller of Travel Disclosure
Sure Point Compass Travel is an Independent Agency in the Avoya Travel Network™. All bookings are processed through the Avoya Networks Agent Power™ platform. Avoya Travel is a registered seller of travel: California SOT #2085569-40 · Florida ST36781.
Financial Security & Data Handling
Sure Point Compass Travel does not store credit card information on internal servers. Booking transactions are managed through Avoya Networks Agent Power™ and processed directly by travel suppliers. For professional planning fees, we utilize Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor.
SMS Messaging Terms (10DLC Compliance)
By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages regarding bookings, travel updates, and occasional marketing. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. No mobile information will be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
AI Usage & Content Assistance
We may use artificial intelligence to assist in research, outlining, or structural drafting of blog content. Every "Field Note" is meticulously reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by James Stech.
Copyright & Ownership
Sure Point Compass Travel is an Independent Agency in the Avoya Travel Network™. © 2026 The Husky Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency is a cornerstone of "The Simple Art of Going." In our blog, Field Notes from Your Curator, and throughout our website, we may include links to products or services. Some of these are "affiliate links" — if you click and make a purchase, Sure Point Compass Travel may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products, services, and suppliers we genuinely believe in and that align with our standards of meticulous curation. These commissions help support the independent research and content we provide to our community.