Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Best Europe Tour Companies ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We operate the website besteuropetourcompanies.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website and use our services.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

The personal information we may collect includes:

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect your information.

3.2 Tour Operators and Partners

If you express interest in specific tour operators or request information about tours, we may share your contact information with relevant tour companies to facilitate your inquiry. We only share information with reputable, vetted tour operators.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

3.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including tour operator websites, social media platforms, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Our Website uses third-party services including:

5. 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. The retention period depends on:

Typically, we retain:

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 General Rights

6.2 European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

6.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

6.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).

7. Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you regular updates about European tour companies, travel tips, and exclusive deals. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your inquiries or account.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Our business is based in the Netherlands, but we use service providers located in various countries, including the United States.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

Best Europe Tour Companies

Registration Number: 77650484

Address:
4 Goodwin Route East
Alvertamouth, VIC 6682
Netherlands

Phone: +37180612461

Email: [email protected]

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above. We will investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints or disputes regarding the use or disclosure of your personal information.

14. Additional Information for EU Residents

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Data Protection Officer

For questions about how we handle your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

Thank you for trusting Best Europe Tour Companies with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about our data practices.