Privacy Policy

Blue Dune Travels LLC

Effective Date: December 14, 2025

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

About This Policy

Blue Dune Travels LLC (“Blue Dune Travels,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) takes privacy and data protection seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our travel planning and tour-related services.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully so you understand how your personal information is handled. This Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or in the way we operate our business. Any updates will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, we may notify you by email.

Who We Are

Blue Dune Travels LLC

41119 Highway 101

Port Orford, OR 97465

United States

📧 Email: bluedunetravels@gmail.com

📞 Phone: +1 (971) 256-3246

🌐 Website: https://blue-dune-travels.com

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Blue Dune Travels LLC is generally the data controller of your personal information.

Information We Collect

1. When You Make an Enquiry or Book Travel

Depending on the services you request, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Personal and contact details: full name, email address, phone number, postal address, country of residence, and date of birth

  • Travel information: itinerary details, destinations, travel dates, accommodation preferences, emergency contact or next of kin

  • Travel documents (when required): passport details such as nationality, passport number, expiry date, and, where necessary, a copy of your passport

  • Special requirements: dietary needs, accessibility requirements, allergies, or other preferences

  • Health-related information (sensitive): information relevant to your safety during travel (for example, medical conditions or disabilities). This information is collected only when necessary and handled with additional care.

You may also provide additional information during trip planning to help us determine whether a trip is suitable for you, such as fitness level, experience, interests, or travel expectations.

2. Information About Other Travelers

If you provide us with personal information about other individuals (for example, when booking for a group or providing emergency contact details), you confirm that you have their permission to share their information with us and that they are aware of this Privacy Policy.

3. Payments and Financial Information

We use third-party payment processors (such as Stripe and/or PayPal) to process payments securely.

  • We do not store full credit or debit card details

  • Payment information is processed in accordance with the payment provider’s own privacy policies

  • Please do not send credit card information by email

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party payment providers and encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

4. Website and Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and referral source

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve performance and functionality.

5. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties such as:

  • Travel suppliers (accommodation providers, transport companies, guides, and activity operators)

  • Business or referral partners

  • Technology service providers supporting our booking, communication, or website systems

This information may be combined with information you provide directly to us.

How and Why We Use Your Information

We collect and use personal information to:

  • Provide and manage travel planning services, bookings, and itineraries

  • Communicate with you about your trip, confirmations, changes, and important updates

  • Coordinate services with travel partners and suppliers

  • Respond to enquiries, feedback, or complaints

  • Improve our services, website, and customer experience

  • Prevent fraud and protect our business

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations

Where applicable (including for EU/UK clients), our legal bases for processing may include performance of a contract, legitimate business interests, legal obligations, vital interests (health or safety emergencies), and consent.

Providing personal information is voluntary; however, if certain information is not provided, we may be unable to provide some or all of our services.

Marketing Communications

If you choose to opt in, we may send you emails about travel updates, inspiration, or offers from Blue Dune Travels. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link included in our emails or by contacting us at bluedunetravels@gmail.com.

We do not sell or rent your personal information for marketing purposes.

Photos and Video

During trips, photos or videos may be taken by guides, partners, other travelers, or occasionally professional photographers. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify us or your guide.

We will not use identifiable images of you for marketing purposes without your consent where required by law.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information only where necessary with:

  • Travel suppliers (such as hotels, transport providers, guides, and activity operators)

  • Payment processors

  • IT and website service providers

  • Professional advisors (such as accountants or legal advisors)

  • Authorities where required by law (for example, immigration or regulatory requirements)

We do not sell personal information under any circumstances.

International Transfers

As an international travel business, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence (for example, France, Mexico, or other destinations). Where required by law, we take appropriate steps to ensure adequate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill travel services, meet legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations, or resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us at bluedunetravels@gmail.com.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Blue Dune Travels LLC

41119 Highway 101

Port Orford, OR 97465

United States

📧 bluedunetravels@gmail.com

📞 +1 (971) 256-3246

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