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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for 3M Tourism Company

At 3M Tourism Company, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, and platforms. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how 3M Tourism ("3M Tourism", "we", "us" or "our") collects, protects and uses the personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you ("User", "you" or "your") may provide on the 3mtourism.com website and any of its products or services (collectively, "Website" or "Services"). It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update this information. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1. Personal Information

This includes information you provide directly to us, such as:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Passport Details (for booking purposes)
  • Payment Information (e.g., credit/debit card details)
  • Travel Preferences (e.g., destination interests, dietary restrictions, accessibility needs)

1.2. Non-Personal Information

This includes information collected automatically when you use our website or services, such as:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Device Information (e.g., operating system, device type)
  • Cookies and Tracking Data (e.g., website usage patterns, referring URLs)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process bookings, reservations, and payments.
  • To communicate with you regarding your travel itinerary and customer support inquiries.
  • To send promotional emails, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal requirements and ensure security.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

3.1. With Service Providers

To provide our services, we may share your information with:

  • Airlines, hotels, and tour operators to complete your bookings.
  • Payment processors for secure transactions.
  • Marketing and email platforms to send communications.

3.2. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as complying with a subpoena, legal process, or government request.

3.3. Business Transfers

If 3M Tourism Company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us analyze site usage and improve performance.
  • Targeting Cookies: Used for personalized advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your user experience.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment details).
  • Secure servers and firewalls.
  • Regular security audits and updates.

While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure. Please contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized activity involving your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global tourism company, we may transfer your data to countries outside your home jurisdiction for processing. When doing so, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

11. Billing and payments

In case of services requiring payment, we request credit card or other payment account information, which will be used solely for processing payments. Your purchase transaction data is stored only as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction. After that is complete, your purchase transaction information is deleted. Where necessary for processing future payments and subject to your prior consent, your financial information will be stored in encrypted form on secure servers of our reputed payment gateway service provider who is beholden to treating your Personal Information by this Privacy Policy. All direct payment gateways adhere to the latest security standards as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Sensitive and private data exchange happens over an SSL-secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

12. Privacy of children

We do not knowingly collect any Personal Information from minors under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, please do not submit any Personal Information through our Website or Service. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their minor's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Information through our Website or Service without their permission. If you have reason to believe that a minor under the age of 18 has provided Personal Information to us through our Website or Service, please contact us. You must also be at least 18 years of age to consent to the processing of your personal data in your country (in some countries we may allow your parent or guardian to do so on your behalf).

13. Newsletters

We offer electronic newsletters to which you may voluntarily subscribe at any time. You may choose to stop receiving our newsletter or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting us. However, you will continue to receive essential transactional emails.

14. Data breach

In the event we become aware that the security of the Website has been compromised or users Personal Information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties as a result of external activity, including, but not limited to, security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including, but not limited to, investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe that there is a reasonable risk of harm to the user as a result of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law. When we do, we will post a notice on the Website, send you an email.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: contact@3mtourism.com

Phone: +201070290290

Address: 44 El Ahram st., Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

16. Acceptance of this policy

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.