Privacy Policy

  1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our Privacy Policy. This document outlines our commitment to protecting your privacy and personal data during your participation in our expeditions and use of our services.

  1. DEFINITIONS

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
“Processing” means any operation performed on personal data.
“User” means any participant of our expeditions or services.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

3.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Passport details
  • Nationality

3.2 Contact Information

  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Emergency contact details

3.3 Medical Information

  • Health conditions
  • Medications
  • Insurance details
  • Medical history relevant to expedition participation

3.4 Other Information

  • Payment information
  • Travel documentation
  • Expedition-related photographs and videos
  • Biographical information

4. USE OF INFORMATION

We use the collected information for:

4.1 Primary Purposes

  • Organizing and managing expeditions
  • Ensuring participant safety
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Legal compliance
  • Insurance requirements

4.2 Secondary Purposes

  • Research documentation
  • Marketing (with explicit consent)
  • Quality improvement
  • Historical records

5. DATA PROTECTION

    We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:

    5.1 Technical Measures

    • Secure servers
    • Encryption protocols
    • Access controls
    • Regular security updates

    5.2 Organizational Measures

    • Staff training
    • Data protection procedures
    • Regular security audits
    • Incident response plans

    6. INFORMATION SHARING

      We may share your information with:

      6.1 Required Parties

      • Expedition team members
      • Local authorities
      • Insurance providers
      • Emergency services

      6.2 Optional Sharing

      • Research partners (anonymized data only)
      • Marketing partners (with explicit consent)

      7. YOUR RIGHTS

        You have the right to:

        7.1 Access Rights

        • Request copies of your personal data
        • Know how we use your data
        • Understand data sharing practices

        7.2 Control Rights

        • Correct inaccurate data
        • Request data deletion
        • Withdraw consent
        • Object to processing
        • Request data portability

        8. DATA RETENTION

          8.1 Retention Periods

          • Legal requirements: 7 years
          • Insurance purposes: 5 years
          • Research documentation: 10 years
          • Marketing materials: 2 years or until consent withdrawal

          8.2 Data Destruction

          • Secure deletion protocols
          • Physical document destruction
          • Regular data review and cleanup

          9. CONSENT

            9.1 Explicit Consent Required For

            • Medical data processing
            • Photo/video usage
            • Marketing communications
            • Research participation

            9.2 Consent Withdrawal

            • Can be withdrawn at any time
            • Will not affect past processing
            • May affect future participation

            10. UPDATES TO POLICY

              10.1 Policy Changes

              • Posted on website
              • Email notification for significant changes
              • 30-day notice when possible

              10.2 Version Control

              • Previous versions archived
              • Change log maintained
              • Access to historical versions available

              11. CONTACT INFORMATION

                For privacy-related inquiries contact us

                1. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

                This policy complies with:

                • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
                • Local data protection laws
                • International privacy standards

                13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

                  By participating in our expeditions or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

                  This Privacy Policy is a legally binding document between you and Atlantis Tours.

                  End of Policy