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Privacy Policy

This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Web Site and African Explorations Ltd., the owner and provider of this Web Site. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Web Site and any Services or Systems therein.

  1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“Account” means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Web Site;

“Content” means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site;

“Cookie” means a small text file placed on your computer by African Explorations Ltd when you visit certain parts of this Web Site. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Web Site. Where e-commerce facilities are provided, Cookies may be used to store your shopping basket. Further details are contained in Clause 10 and [Schedule 1] OR [Schedules 1 and 2] of this Policy;

“Data” means collectively all information that you submit to the Web Site. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems;

“African Explorations Ltd” means African Explorations Ltd trading as The Explorations Company, Fraser House, Wadham Close, Southrop, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NR, UK;

“Service” means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that African Explorations Ltd makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;

“System” means any online communications infrastructure that African Explorations Ltd makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;

“User” / “Users” means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not employed by African Explorations Ltd and acting in the course of their employment; and

“Web Site” means the website that you are currently using (www.explorationscompany.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.www.explorationscompany.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

 

  1. Data Collected

Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:

  1. name;
  2. date of birth;
  3. gender;
  4. job title;
  5. profession;
  6. contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
  7. demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
  8. financial information such as credit / debit card numbers is collected over the phone ONLY and immediately destroyed once used;
  9. IP address (automatically collected);
  10. web browser type and version (automatically collected);
  11. operating system (automatically collected);
  12. a list of URLS starting with a referring site, your activity on this Web Site, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);
  13. and Cookie information (see Clause 10 below).

 

  1. Our Use of Data

1. Based on your preferences to receive updates on luxury holidays and locations we travel to any personal data that you submit will be retained by African Explorations Ltd for as long as you use the services and systems provided by our website.

You have the ability to opt-out of specific communications at anytime by using the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of our emails, or by contacting our Data Protection Officer directly whose details are included in section 8 of this policy.

2. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 4, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This does not include our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.

3. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of GDPR.For more details on security, see Clause 9 below.

4. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Web Site. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

5. internal record keeping;

6. improvement of our products / services;

7. transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;

8. supply our products / services;

9. direct mail;

10. telephone communications;

11. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Web Site;

12. Analysing the use of our Web Site to enable us to continually improve our Web Site and your user experience.

 

  1. Third Party Web Sites and Services

African Explorations Ltd may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services do not have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Web Site. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that African Explorations Ltd requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the GDPR.

 

  1. Changes of Business Ownership and Control

1. African Explorations Ltd may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business and this may involve the sale of certain divisions or the transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any division so transferred, be transferred along with that division and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was supplied by you.

2. In the event that any Data submitted by Users will be transferred in such a manner, you will not be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. 

 

  1. Controlling Access to your Data

Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:

1.use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and

2.sharing Data with third parties.

 

  1. Your Right to Withhold Information

1. You may access certain areas of the Web Site without providing any Data at all. However, to use all Services and Systems available on the Web Site you may be required to submit Account information or other Data.

2. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information see Clause 10 below.

 

  1. Accessing your own Data

You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal Data. To do so please contact Jonathan Drew at the following details. All data requests will be responded to within 30 days.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01367 850566

Post: The Explorations Company, Fraser House, Southrop, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NR, UK

 

  1. Security

Data security is of great importance to African Explorations Ltd and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected online.

 

  1. Cookies

1. African Explorations Ltd may set and access first-party Cookies on your computer. Cookies that may be placed on your computer are detailed in Schedule 1 to this Policy. These Cookies are integral to the services provided by the Web Site to you.

2. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your web browser. By default, your browser will accept Cookies however this can be altered. For further details please consult the help menu in your browser. Disabling Cookies may prevent you from using the full range of Services available on the Web Site.

3. You may delete Cookies, however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Web Site more quickly.

4. The Web Site uses the third-party Cookies detailed in Schedule 2 to this Policy for the purposes described therein. These Cookies are not integral to the main services provided by the Web Site to you and may be blocked at your choosing via your internet browser’s privacy settings. Please ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your browser if you are unsure as to how to adjust your privacy settings.

 

  1. Changes to this Policy

African Explorations Ltd reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Web Site and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Web Site following the alterations.

 

  1. Schedule 1: First-Party Cookies

Cookie

Name

Purpose

More Information

Session Cookie

PHPSESSID

This session cookie is essential for the identification of a user on African Explorations Ltd's website. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

 

Javascript Cookies

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This cookie is set by our website to remember your preference for how the left-side menu should be shown.

 

 

  1. Schedule 2: Third-Party Cookies

Cookie

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Purpose

More Information

Google Analytics

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These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where vistors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.

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