Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 06/26/2025
Last Updated: 06/27/2025
At VisitAfricaToday.com, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, book a safari, or communicate with us.
1. Who We Are
VisitAfricaToday.com is a safari travel platform that helps users discover and book authentic African safari experiences. We operate from Kenya and partner with trusted tour operators across Africa.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
- 📧 Email: privacy@visitafricatoday.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect different types of personal data depending on how you use our website.
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Travel preferences (dates, destination, budget, group size)
- Payment details (via secure third-party processors)
- Form submissions (inquiries, bookings, contact forms)
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Referring websites or ads
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
c. Third-Party Data
- If you use Facebook, Google, or other accounts to sign in or interact, we may receive limited profile info (with your consent).
- We may collect analytics from tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for:
- Processing bookings and payments
- Responding to inquiries or support requests
- Sending confirmations and travel updates
- Showing personalized safari recommendations
- Marketing (if you’ve opted in to receive emails)
- Improving our website and services
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – For marketing or cookie usage
- Contractual necessity – To fulfill your booking or inquiry
- Legitimate interest – For website analytics or fraud prevention
- Legal obligation – To comply with regulatory or financial reporting
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Trusted safari partners to fulfill your bookings
- Payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
- Marketing platforms (if you opt-in to our newsletter)
- Analytics and tech providers like Google Analytics
- Legal authorities when required to comply with laws
6. How We Store & Protect Your Data
- All personal data is stored on secure servers.
- We use SSL encryption for all data transfers.
- Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Payment information is never stored on our servers—only on PCI-compliant processors.
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@visitafricatoday.com
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for:
- Completing transactions and bookings
- Legal or financial obligations
- Providing you with services and support
Inactive data is securely deleted after a reasonable retention period.
9. Marketing Communications
You can opt in to receive promotional emails about safari deals, new tours, or travel inspiration. You can unsubscribe anytime by:
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other safari operators, hotels, or travel tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies when visiting their websites.
11. Children's Privacy
VisitAfricaToday.com is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this policy or your data rights, please contact us:
VisitAfricaToday.com
📧 Email: privacy@visitafricatoday.com
