PRIVACY POLICY - CHOOSE YOUR OWN CAMINO

Effective April, 2026

1. Introduction

Choose Your Own Camino ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information when you interact with our website and services.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide directly:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Travel preferences (including dates, fitness level, accommodation preferences, and budget)

• Any additional information you provide through enquiry or booking forms

b) Information collected automatically:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on our website

• Referral sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you

• Design and deliver personalised Camino itineraries

• Arrange and book accommodation and related services on your behalf

• Send email communications, including updates, offers, and relevant content (you may unsubscribe at any time)

• Improve our website, services, and user experience

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Accommodation providers (such as hotels, hostels, and guesthouses)

• Service providers that assist in delivering our services (e.g. booking systems, email platforms, website hosting providers)

• Professional advisers where required

We only share information necessary to perform our services.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (such as email marketing or analytics providers) may store or process data outside Australia.

By using our website, you consent to your information being transferred and handled in accordance with this policy.

6. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

• Understand how visitors use our site

• Improve functionality and performance

• Enhance your browsing experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be published on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Business Name: Choose Your Own Camino