Privacy Policy

Bosque Tours and Treks is dedicated to safeguarding your personal information and respects your right to privacy. We gather and handle personal data in compliance with Bhutan's tourist laws and relevant legal obligations as a licensed tour and trekking company in the country. When you schedule a tour or use our website, we gather, use, disclose, and protect your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Data We Gather

In order to plan your trip to Bhutan, we might gather the following data:

• Complete name (as on the passport)
• Details of the passport and nationality
• Gender and date of birth
• Contact information (phone number, mailing address, and email address)
• Travel dates and preferred itineraries
• Details of the flight
• Details of the payment
• Contact information for emergencies
• Health data pertaining to hiking or travel safety (if willingly supplied)

Processing visas, permits, reservations, and other official paperwork needed for travel to Bhutan requires this information.

Why we gather information

The following are the reasons we gather and utilize your information:

• Processing travel permits and visa applications for Bhutan
• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) payment to the Bhutanese Royal Government
• Making reservations for lodging, transportation, hiking, and other travel-related services
• Organizing logistical support and assigning certified guides
• Making sure that trips and treks are safe and equipped for emergencies
• Sharing crucial travel confirmations and updates
• Respecting legal and regulatory requirements

We only gather data that is required to deliver our services.

Information Exchange

Bhutan's tourism system mandates that specific information be shared with:

• Government agencies that are pertinent to processing SDFs, permits, and visas
• Hotels, transportation companies, airlines, and trekking service providers with licenses
• The designated tour leaders and operational personnel

Your personal information is never rented, sold, or given to outside parties for marketing reasons.

Security and Protection of Data

Bosque Tours and Treks take appropriate administrative and technical precautions to guard against misuse, disclosure, loss, and unauthorized access to your personal information. Only authorized workers who are directly involved in arranging your travel plans have access to your personal information. Although we make every effort to protect your information, no method for electronic communication or storage can be completely safe.

Financial and Payment Details

In Bhutan, payments are handled through approved banking methods. Sensitive banking or credit card information is never kept on file by us beyond what is necessary for accounting and verification.

Cookies and Website Usage

Cookies and analytics tools may be used on our website to enhance user experience and track site performance. These tools don't gather private or sensitive data. If you'd like, you can change your browser's settings to reject cookies.

Retention of Data

We only keep personal data for as long as is required to provide travel services and meet legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements in Bhutan. Information is safely erased or archived after it is no longer needed.

Your Rights

You can ask for clarification on how your data is used, access to your personal information, or correction of any errors. You can submit requests using our official methods of contact.

Updates to Policies

Bosque Tours and Treks has the right to amend this privacy statement in response to modifications in laws or business procedures. We will post updated policies on our website.

Contact Details

Please use our official email address or office address to contact Bosque Tours and Treks with any queries about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled.