Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Dardic Gateway Tours (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
- Company refers to Dardic Gateway Tours, based in Chitral, Northern Areas, Pakistan.
- Website refers to the official Dardic Gateway Tours website.
- Service refers to the Website and any tour-related services we offer.
- You means the individual visiting or using our Website.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when you use our Website (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
- Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website to remember your preferences and browsing activity.
- Device means any device used to access our Website, such as a computer, phone, or tablet.
- Service Provider means any third party that processes data on our behalf to help us operate the Website.
What Data We Collect
Personal Data
When you contact us or make a booking inquiry, we may collect:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- Travel preferences and trip details
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through our contact or booking forms
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our Website, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type and operating system
- Referral source (how you found our Website)
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies — required for the Website to function properly.
- Preference Cookies — remember your settings and choices.
- Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Website.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our Website.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your tour inquiries and booking requests
- Provide and improve our Website and services
- Send you relevant information about our tours and packages (only if you have opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Sharing Your Data
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Service Providers who help us operate our Website or communicate with you.
- With legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
- With your consent for any other specific purpose.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless needed for security or legal compliance.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By visiting our contact page on our website
- By email: hello@dardictours.com
