Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20/02/2024

Welcome to Afrotrips Africa! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we handle it.

  1. Information We Collect
    1. Personal Information: When you register an account with Afrotrips Africa or make a booking, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, passport details (for international travel), payment information (credit card number, expiration date, CVV), and any other information necessary to process your bookings.
    2. Booking Information: We collect information about your travel preferences, including destination, travel dates, accommodation preferences, activities, and any special requests you may have.
    3. Communications: We may collect information from your communications with us, including emails, chat messages, and phone calls.
    4. Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website and mobile applications, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, links clicked, and the duration of your visit.
    5. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, preferences, and interactions with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
    6. Social Media: If you choose to connect your social media accounts to Afrotrips Africa, we may collect information from those accounts in accordance with your privacy settings.
  2. How We Use Your Information
    1. To Provide Services: We use your personal information to process your bookings, manage your account, communicate with you about your reservations, and provide customer support.
    2. Personalization: We may use your information to personalize your experience on our website, including recommending travel packages and activities based on your preferences and past bookings.
    3. Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional materials, special offers, and newsletters. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by updating your preferences in your account settings or by contacting us.
    4. Analytics and Improvements: We analyze usage data to understand how our website and services are used, diagnose technical issues, improve the functionality and performance of our website, and develop new features and services.
    5. Fraud Prevention and Security: We may use your information to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized access to our systems, and other security threats.
  3. Sharing of Information
    1. Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, including but not limited to payment processors, accommodation providers, tour operators, airlines, car rental companies, and travel insurance providers.
    2. Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners for joint marketing efforts or to offer co-branded services. We will only share your information with third parties for marketing purposes with your consent.
    3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to lawful requests from government authorities, including to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process.
    4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor organization.
  4. Data Retention
    1. We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your information once it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected.
  5. Your Rights and Choices
    1. Access and Updates: You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You can do so by logging into your account or by contacting us directly.
    2. Marketing Preferences: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings.
    3. Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
  6. Children's Privacy
    1. Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 18, please do not use our website or provide any personal information to us.
  7. Data Security
    1. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
    2. Despite our efforts to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
  8. International Transfers
    1. Your personal information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside of your own, including countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
  9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other means as required by law. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.
  10. Contact Us
    1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@afrotrips.africa
    2. Thank you for choosing Afrotrips Africa! We are dedicated to providing you with a safe, enjoyable, and personalized travel experience.