Privacy Policy

Introduction

World Explorer Tours ('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, use our services, or communicate with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our services or create an account
• Make a booking or inquiry
• Fill out a form or send us an email
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information or assistance
• Participate in contests, promotions, or surveys

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name, email address, postal address, and phone number
• Billing information and payment details
• Date of birth and passport information (when required for travel arrangements)
• Dietary requirements and health information relevant to your travel
• Travel preferences and accommodation requirements
• Emergency contact details

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages you view and links you click
• Time spent on pages and navigation patterns
• Referring website addresses

This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. For more information about our use of cookies, please see the 'Cookies and Tracking Technologies' section below.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Process and manage your travel bookings and requests
• Communicate with you about your bookings, inquiries, or account
• Send you promotional materials and newsletters (if you have opted in)
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage, trends, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
• Travel Suppliers: Airlines, hotels, tour operators, and other travel suppliers necessary to complete your travel arrangements.
• Business Partners: Trusted partners with whom we collaborate to offer certain products, services, or promotions.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable us to personalize content and remember your preferences.
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed to deliver more relevant advertisements.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the 'Contact Us' section.

You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United Kingdom and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the UK and process it there.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.