Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 21/05/2025
Welcome to Yacout Travels! Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.yacouttravels.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who interact with our Site and services. It is designed to comply with major privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details
- Travel preferences
- Any information you submit through forms, bookings, or customer service inquiries
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Geolocation data (if enabled)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- Analytics data from tools like Google Analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and manage our travel services
- Process bookings and payments
- Personalize content and recommendations
- Communicate with you (e.g., booking confirmations, newsletters)
- Improve our website and services
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Necessary cookies – For basic site functionality
- Performance cookies – To understand usage and improve performance
- Functionality cookies – To remember preferences
- Advertising cookies – To deliver relevant ads and measure effectiveness
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or opt out of interest-based ads through tools like YourAdChoices.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your information with trusted third parties:
- Booking platforms (e.g., hotel and tour partners)
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Email service providers
These partners help us deliver our services and are required to protect your data in accordance with this Policy.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@yacouttravels.com. We will respond within the time required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscriptions – Until you unsubscribe
- Booking records – As required by law (usually up to 7 years)
- Analytics data – Typically for 26 months or as configured by the analytics platform
7. Security Measures
We take your data seriously and use technical and organizational safeguards such as:
- HTTPS secure browsing
- Data encryption during transmission
- Role-based access controls
- Regular system audits
8. International Transfers
If your information is transferred outside your country (e.g., to servers in the U.S. or EU), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new Effective Date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
11. Contact Information
Have questions or concerns about your privacy?
Email: info@yacouttravels.com
Mailing Address:
Yacout Travels
Thank you for trusting Yacout Travels. Safe and happy travels! 🌍✈️