Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01.05.2025
At Visit to Ephesus Travel (“VTE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website www.guideofephesus.com (the “Site”) and the Services we offer.
By using our Site and Services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:Personal Information
This includes data that identifies you as an individual, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing address
- Payment information (through secure third-party processors)
- Passport information (for certain tour bookings if necessary)
- Make a reservation or inquiry
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Communicate with us by email, phone, or through the Site
We may also collect non-personal data such as:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Pages visited on our Site
- Time and date of visit
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:- Process bookings and reservations
- Communicate regarding inquiries, bookings, and updates
- Provide customer service and support
- Improve our website, Services, and user experience
- Send marketing emails (only with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:- Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, travel partners)
- Authorities or government bodies if legally required
- Partners assisting in delivering requested Services (e.g., airlines, hotels)
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
You have the right to:- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link
6. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to:- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve user experience
- Customize browsing experience
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to external websites.We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
8. Children's Privacy
> While our Services are designed for adult travelers, Visit to Ephesus Travel may collect limited data on children (name, surname, date of birth, nationality, passport) only with consent from a parent or guardian, and solely for travel arrangements.We do not use children’s data for marketing or promotional purposes, and we handle such data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.
Important:
We do not allow individuals under 18 to travel or participate in tours without a parent/legal guardian. Bookings for minors must be made by an adult, who assumes full responsibility throughout the service.
If we discover unauthorized data submission about a child, it will be deleted promptly.
9. International Users
If you access our Site from outside Turkey, please note that your data may be stored and processed in Turkey, where our servers are located.10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.We encourage periodic review of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, contact us:Visit to Ephesus Travel
Email: info@guideofephesus.com
Website: www.guideofephesus.com