Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

Effective for all bookings with Avocet Tanzania Safaris Ltd

  • Incorporation Number: 42803
  • Registered Address: 1 Kanisa Road, Arusha, Tanzania
  • Contact: info@avocetsafaris.com | info@vlz.poe.temporary.site | info@avocettanzaniatrekking.com    

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you book with us or use our services.

1. What we Collect:

We may collect personal details such as:

  • Name, contact details, nationality
  • Passport and travel information
  • Health or dietary requirements (if applicable)
  • Emergency contacts
  • Insurance and payment details

2. How we Collect it:
We collect your information:

  • Directly from you via email, phone, live chat, or forms
  • Through third parties (travel agents, marketplaces, insurers) acting on your behalf
  • When you book for others, you confirm you have their consent to share their details with us.

3. Why We choose your data
We use your information to:

  • Arrange and operate your safari or trekking trip
  • Comply with legal requirements (e.g. park permits)
  • Share essential details with hotels, parks, guides, and experience providers
  • Offer tailored support, safety checks, and communication

We do not sell your data to third parties. We may share limited details with partners for operational or marketing purposes, but only in anonymized or necessary formats.

4. Photos,Videos & Reviews
Photos/videos may be taken during your trip for memories or marketing. You can opt out—just notify our guides or team. Reviews may be posted with your first name or nickname unless otherwise requested.

5. Your Rights

You May

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Ask for updates or corrections
  • Ask us to stop using or delete your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time (unless needed for service fulfillment or legal compliance)

6.Medical & Sensitive Information:

Health-related info is only collected when relevant to your trip’s safety. We may share it with medical personnel in emergencies but never unnecessarily.

7. EU & International Customers
If you’re in the EU or UK, we follow GDPR standards. Your data may be stored or processed in Tanzania, the UK, EU, or other countries with strong privacy protections.

8. Data Protection
We use appropriate security protocols (including SSL) to protect your data. Only staff involved in managing your trip have access to your personal information. Financial data is encrypted and never stored longer than necessary.

9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 18 without guardian consent.

10.Legal Disclosures
We may share your data if required by law (e.g. court order) or to protect our rights or comply with legal duties in Tanzania or other jurisdictions.
Questions?
Contact us anytime at:

  • 📧 info@avocetsafaris.com |
  • info@vlz.poe.temporary.site |
  • info@avocettanzaniatrekking.com