Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Safari Booking Direct ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Request our free Tanzania Safari Insider Guide
• Submit a contact or inquiry form
• Subscribe to our Safari Insider newsletter
• Communicate with us by email or phone

The personal information we collect may include:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Travel dates and budget information you choose to share
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This information is collected via standard web analytics tools and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

Safari Booking Direct uses the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
• Send you the free safari guide and other requested materials
• Send you our Safari Insider newsletter and relevant travel information (with your consent)
• Connect you with our trusted local safari partners in Tanzania
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with advertisers or data brokers.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Safari Partners: When you express interest in booking a safari, we may share your contact details with our vetted local partners in Tanzania to facilitate your trip planning. We only share what is necessary and only with partners who have agreed to protect your information.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email service providers), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Safari Booking Direct or others.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you wish to have your information deleted, please contact us at the address below.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: