Southwind Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 15, 2023
What Information We Collect | Chaski Enewsletter | Security | Cookies | Contact
This website is owned and operated by Southwind Adventures (SWA). This privacy policy sets out how SWA uses and protects any information that you give SWA when you use this website.
We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our travelers as well as visitors to our website. We promise to never sell, lease or trade your personal information to anyone and will adhere to the Privacy Policy described below. Please note that this Policy applies only to the SWA site and not to any separate website to which we may link. Southwind Adventures may change this policy on occasion, without notifying you, by updating this page.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We do not collect any personally identifiable information when you browse our site, only anonymous, aggregate data about pages visited to help us better understand user behavior, determine the popularity of trips, and make this website more useful to users.
We only collect personal information about you when you provide it to us through completing an online form or by contacting us directly. This includes requesting travel information, subscribing to our Chaski eNewsletter, requesting a reservation, or contacting us with questions by email, phone, or in writing. When you book a trip, SWA collects personal data such as contact information and travel related information that you provide, such as passport, health and interests.
We provide your information to local accommodations and service providers such as our local operators who host you during your trip to enhance your travel experience with SWA. Whenever we send your personal data outside the USA, we take steps necessary to protect your data. We make sure information we give to local partners will be limited to what is needed to fulfil our service contract with you.
Southwind Adventures is not responsible for any personal information you choose to submit for posting on our blog or any other publicly accessible area of the website, including if you choose to initiate a Social Feature, such as Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram, enabling you to “like” or “share” content to other sites or services.
CHASKI ENEWSLETTER
If you elect to receive our Chaski eNewsletter, SWA will send an email periodically announcing new trips, special offers, and travel information we think will be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the eNewsletter, or contacting us directly. We will immediately remove you from our mailing list upon request.
SECURITY
We take precautions to protect your information. Ensuring that your information is secure at SWA and to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. However, it must be understood the internet is not a completely secure environment and we cannot guarantee or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.
COOKIES
We use a minimal number of Cookies on our website which collect information about your visit to help us evaluate data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. The usage of these cookies is not linked to any personally identifiable information, which helps protect your privacy.
Most web browsers allow you to modify your settings to notify you when you receive a cookie or to reject cookies entirely. If you decide not to accept cookies from our website, you may not be able to take advantage of all of its features.
Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
You may opt out of use of cookies by Google here or DoubleClick here.
CONTACT
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information emailing us at info@southwindadventures.com and indicate that you do not want any information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes.
If you have any questions, concerns, comments or requests regarding this privacy policy, our website and/or our use of your personal information. Please contact us at:
Southwind Adventures, Inc.
PO Box 20755
Bradenton, FL 34204
Tels: 1-800-377-9463 or 303-972-0701
Email: info@southwindadventures.com