Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026

 

Golden Horizons Safari Co. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

 

By using our website or contacting us, you agree to the practices outlined below.

 

Information we collect

We may collect personal information when you choose to interact with us, including when you:

 

  • Submit an enquiry or request a custom itinerary

  • Book or plan travel experiences with us

  • Contact us via email, forms, or messaging platforms

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates

  • Interact with us on social media

     

     

Depending on the nature of your enquiry or booking, the information we collect may include:

 

  • Your name and contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Travel preferences, interests, and special requests

  • Passport details or travel documentation (where required for bookings)

  • Emergency contact information

  • Health or dietary information relevant to your trip

  • Payment or billing details

  • Feedback, testimonials, or correspondence

     

     

We only collect information that is necessary to deliver our services and create a seamless travel experience.

 

How we use your information

Your information is used to:

 

  • Design, arrange, and manage your travel experiences

  • Communicate with you before, during, and after your journey

  • Provide accurate recommendations tailored to your preferences

  • Ensure your safety and wellbeing while traveling

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements

  • Improve our website, services, and client experience

  • Send updates or inspiration, only where you have chosen to receive them

     

     

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to your travel experience.

 

Sharing your information

To deliver your journey smoothly, we may share relevant information with trusted third parties, including:

 

  • Safari lodges, hotels, guides, and transport providers

  • Airlines and charter operators

  • Travel insurers or emergency service providers

  • Professional service providers supporting our operations

     

     

These partners receive only the information necessary to perform their role and are expected to handle your data responsibly.

 

Some service providers may be located outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely and in line with applicable data protection standards.

 

Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. This includes:

 

  • Limiting access to personal data internally

  • Using secure systems and trusted platforms

  • Working only with reputable partners

     

     

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take data protection seriously and continually review our practices.

 

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

 

Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. This may include tools such as Google Analytics.

 

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

 

Marketing communications

If you choose to receive travel inspiration, updates, or offers from us, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.

 

Your rights

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

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal information, where appropriate

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses of your data

     

     

To protect your privacy, we may request verification before processing certain requests.

 

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or technology. The most current version will always be available on our website.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: 

Email: travel@goldenhorizonssafari.com