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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Crystal Paradise Travels ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (crystalparadisetravels.com), use our services, or interact with us through any channel.

This policy applies to all interactions with Crystal Paradise Travels, including but not limited to: browsing our website, submitting contact forms, requesting tailor-made tour quotes, booking tour packages, and hiring private transport.

Data Controller Information

Company: Crystal Paradise Travels

Address: 255/A, Rajamaha Road, Mirihana, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

Email: reservations@crystalparadisetravels.com

Phone: +94 71 735 2076

For Privacy Inquiries: reservations@crystalparadisetravels.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Data Category Information Collected How We Collect It
Identity Data Full name Contact form, tailor-made form, booking forms
Contact Data Email address, phone number, postal address All forms and communications
Travel Data Travel dates, destinations, number of travelers, accommodation preferences, special requirements, dietary needs Tailor-made form, package booking, transport booking
Payment Data Payment method selection, transaction reference numbers Payment method selections and transaction references (card details are never collected on our website)
Technical Data IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referring URL Automatically via server logs
Communication Data Email content, WhatsApp messages Direct communications with our team

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To process your tour bookings, transport hire, and custom travel inquiries; to arrange hotels, vehicles, guides, and activities as requested.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send booking confirmations, provide itinerary details, share travel updates, and communicate before, during, and after your trip.
  • Payment Processing: To arrange payments (bank transfer or secure payment link) and send receipts and invoices.
  • Safety & Security: To verify your identity, prevent fraud, ensure the safety of our guests and staff, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with Sri Lankan tourism regulations, tax requirements, and other applicable laws.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): We process your data based on: (a) Contract performance — to fulfill your booking and provide promised services; (b) Legitimate interest — to prevent fraud and improve our services; (c) Legal obligation — to comply with Sri Lankan tourism and tax laws.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers: Hotels, guesthouses, transport operators, chauffeur guides, activity providers, and restaurant partners to fulfill your travel arrangements. We share only the information necessary for them to provide their services (e.g., guest name, check-in/check-out dates, special requirements).
  • Banking Partners: Direct bank transfers are made to our verified company accounts. We never collect or store card details on our servers.
  • Map Services: Google Maps is embedded on our Contact and Destination pages to display locations. Google may collect data per their own privacy policy when you interact with these maps.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by Sri Lankan law, court order, or government regulation (e.g., Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the following periods:

  • Booking Records: Tour package and transport booking records are retained for 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
  • Inquiry Records: Contact form submissions and tailor-made tour inquiries are retained for 2 years for follow-up and service improvement purposes.
  • Server Logs: IP addresses and technical data in server logs are retained for 90 days.

After the retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.

6. Your Rights

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

Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Right to Data Portability

Request your data in a machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at reservations@crystalparadisetravels.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses essential cookies to enable core functionality, such as secure form submissions and session management. For detailed information about the cookies we use, how to manage them, and their purposes, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Google Maps: Interactive maps. View Google Privacy Policy
  • Google Fonts: Web fonts. View Google Privacy Policy
  • Font Awesome (cdnjs): Icons. View Cloudflare Privacy Policy

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our website
  • CSRF token protection on all forms to prevent cross-site request forgery
  • Regular security updates and server monitoring
  • Access controls limiting who can access personal data
  • Payments arranged through verified bank channels — no card data stored on our servers

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Sri Lanka, particularly when:

  • Communicating via WhatsApp (Meta/Facebook may process data internationally)

Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. Marketing Communications

By submitting an inquiry or booking form, you agree that we may contact you regarding your specific request. We will not share your data with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority (where applicable) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us:

Privacy & Data Protection

Crystal Paradise Travels

255/A, Rajamaha Road, Mirihana, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

+94 71 735 2076

General: reservations@crystalparadisetravels.com

Privacy: reservations@crystalparadisetravels.com

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