Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Vanya Adventures (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or contact us to book hikes or guided activities in Mauritius.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly, in accordance with the Mauritius Data Protection Act 2017 and applicable international data protection principles.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact information: name, email address, phone number
Booking information: requested dates, group size, preferences, and messages you send us
Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and basic website usage data
Communication records: emails, messages, or inquiries you send through the website or other channels

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only when necessary and for legitimate purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries and booking requests
Organizing and delivering guided hikes and activities
Communicating important information related to your booking
Improving our website and services
Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process personal data based on one or more of the following:

Your consent (when you contact us or submit a form)
Contractual necessity (to provide guiding services you request)
Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our services safely)
Legal obligations (where required by law)

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except when:

Required by law or legal authorities
Necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property
Essential for service delivery (for example, booking or communication tools), and only with trusted providers who respect data protection standards

5. International Visitors

Our website is accessible worldwide. If you are accessing it from outside Mauritius, please note that your data may be processed and stored in Mauritius or other locations where our service providers operate, always with appropriate safeguards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use basic cookies or similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience. These do not collect sensitive personal information.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

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

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

11. 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 revision date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

Name: Nitish
Location: Mauritius
Email / Contact: Vanyaadventures@hotmail.com