Breathtaking Scotland Tours| Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29 April 2025

Breathtaking Scotland Tours is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Booking Details: Tour preferences, travel dates, and accommodation information.

  • Payment Information: Billing details (note: we do not store full payment card information).

  • Correspondence: Communications via email, phone, or our website contact forms.

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected via cookies).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Process bookings and provide requested services.

  • Communicate important tour information and updates.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Improve our website and services through analytics.

  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations related to your bookings.

  • Legitimate Interests: To enhance our services and communicate relevant offers.

  • Consent: For marketing communications, where you have provided explicit consent.

  • Legal Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors).

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

All third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Booking Information: Retained for up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes.

  • Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Website Analytics: Retained as per our cookie policy.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.

  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at bookings@breathtakingscotland.com.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Breathtaking Scotland Tours
A part of MacLaska Enterprises Limited
Email: bookings@breathtakingscotland.com
Phone: +44 7400 091505

Note: This Privacy Policy is intended to provide a clear and concise overview of our data practices. For detailed information or specific inquiries, please reach out to us directly.