Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience and fulfill your travel bookings:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Travel Details: Passport information (where required for permits/tours), travel dates, and dietary or medical requirements.
• Payment Data: We use PayPal for transactions. Auqui Adventure does not store your credit card numbers on our servers; they are processed securely through PayPal’s encrypted gateway.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies to improve our website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used specifically for:

• Processing and confirming your tour bookings.
• Communicating itinerary updates or travel alerts.
• Legal compliance and tax purposes.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data. We only share information with:

• Service Providers: Local guides, hotels, or transport companies necessary to fulfill your tour.
• Payment Processors: PayPal (to authorize and complete your purchase).
• Legal Authorities: Only when required by law to protect our rights or comply with a judicial proceeding.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• SSL Encryption: To protect data transmitted between your browser and our website.
• Secure Environments: Using Google Cloud and Firebase for encrypted data storage.
• Environment Variables: We ensure sensitive API keys like PayPal are never exposed in the website's frontend code.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request the correction or deletion of your data.
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.