1. Introduction & Commitment to Privacy

At Algerian Tours (algeriantours.com), we prioritize the confidentiality, safety, and personal privacy of every guest who reaches out to us or travels across Algeria under our care. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect when you browse our website, submit an itinerary inquiry, or book a private guided tour, as well as how that information is handled, secured, and stored.

Because we regularly host international diplomatic delegations, embassy staff, and discerning solo and family travelers, we treat all personal communication with the highest level of professional discretion and care.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the essential personal details required to coordinate your private tour logistics, arrange pickups, and provide an accurate itinerary. This includes:

• Contact Information: Your full name, email address, phone/WhatsApp number, and country of residence when you submit a reservation via our WPForms Lite booking forms or message us directly.
• Travel Logistics & Accommodations: Hotel name, local address in Algeria, preferred tour dates, group size, and flight arrival/departure schedules necessary for door-to-door chauffeurs and airport pickups.
• Official Travel Documents (Only When Necessary): Passport details, required solely if your customized itinerary includes booking domestic flight tickets across Algeria (such as regional flights to the Sahara or eastern hubs) or if an official visa confirmation voucher is requested.
• Non-Personal Technical Data: Standard, anonymized website usage data (such as browser type, operating system, device screen size, and general geographic location) collected to ensure our website renders cleanly across mobile and desktop.

3. No Online Payment or Financial Data Collection

Algerian Tours operates with a strict cash-on-arrival model with zero upfront deposit requirements.

• We do not process credit cards online.
• We do not collect, process, or store bank account numbers, credit card credentials, or digital payment tokens on our servers or within our WordPress database.

All tour fees are settled directly in cash upon pickup or tour completion in Algeria, eliminating any risk of online financial data interception or unauthorized charges.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly for on-the-ground operational purposes:

• Confirming and delivering your tour itinerary and instant email verification.
• Coordinating directly with your private guide and licensed chauffeur for timely hotel pickups.
• Providing 24/7 travel concierge support via WhatsApp leading up to and during your tour.
• Issuing formal booking vouchers to assist with your tourist visa application when requested.
• Managing domestic flight bookings through official national carriers when included in multi-city itineraries.

5. Form Submissions & Third-Party Platforms

• WPForms Lite: When you fill out an inquiry form on our tour pages, your form input is securely processed through WPForms to generate an automated confirmation email to you and notify our dispatch team.
• WhatsApp Communications: Direct links on our website allow you to connect with our founder and guide, Rasha, via WhatsApp. Conversations conducted over WhatsApp are subject to WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption and standard privacy infrastructure.
• No Marketing Spam or Reselling: We will never sell, lease, trade, or distribute your email address, phone number, or personal details to third-party marketing brokers, advertisers, or automated mailing lists.

6. Data Retention & Security Measures

We maintain appropriate organizational and technical safeguards on our Hostinger hosting infrastructure to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration of personal information. Information submitted for travel arrangements is retained only as long as necessary to complete your travel services and fulfill local record-keeping obligations, after which it is securely archived or deleted upon request.

7. Cookies & Web Analytics

Our website uses minimal, necessary cookies to ensure the website functions smoothly (such as maintaining session consistency and remembering navigation preferences). We do not use intrusive tracking cookies, third-party advertising retargeting pixels, or behavioral tracking algorithms. You may disable cookies at any time via your browser settings without impacting your ability to browse our itineraries.

8. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

Depending on your country of residence (including regulations under the EU General Data Protection Regulation / GDPR), you hold clear rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal details we hold regarding your booking.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to update or correct inaccurate contact or travel details.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the complete deletion of your contact records from our systems once your tour concluded.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly via email or WhatsApp, and we will process your request promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy as our services develop, as local Algerian regulations require, or to reflect site enhancements. Any updates will be published directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” effective date.

10. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, privacy concerns, or requests regarding this policy, reach out to our team:

• Brand / Operator: Algerian Tours
• Founder & Tour Lead: Rasha
• Website: algeriantours.com
• Email: Through our direct Contact Us form (/contact-us/)
• Instant Support: link on site