Privacy Policy – HornExplore
Effective Date: 22 June 2025
Last Updated: 7 February 2026
HornExplore (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is an international travel and tourism platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner in accordance with international data protection standards, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable global privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, booking systems, and services (“Services”).
By using HornExplore, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
Full name
Email address and phone number
Passport or identification details (only where required for visa, e-visa, permits, sponsorship, or entry documentation)
Booking details, travel preferences, and itinerary information
Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers; HornExplore does not store card details)
Communications sent via forms, email, or customer support
b) Automatically Collected Information
IP address and approximate location
Browser type, device, and operating system
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
Cookies and similar technologies
2. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data strictly for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:
Providing and managing travel, tour, visa, transport, and documentation services
Issuing invitations, sponsorship letters, and compliance documentation
Communicating booking confirmations, updates, and service notices
Improving platform functionality, performance, and user experience
Meeting legal, regulatory, immigration, and security obligations
Fraud prevention, security monitoring, and risk management
Marketing communications only where explicit consent has been provided
3. Legal Basis for Processing (International Compliance)
HornExplore processes personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Contractual necessity – to deliver requested services
Legal obligation – immigration, border control, or regulatory compliance
Legitimate interests – platform security, service improvement, fraud prevention
Consent – marketing communications and optional services
Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawful processing already carried out.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Enable essential website functionality
Analyze usage and improve performance
Enhance user experience
You may manage cookies through browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect certain features.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
HornExplore does not sell or rent personal data.
Information may be shared only when necessary with:
Travel partners (tour guides, hotels, transport providers)
Government authorities and ministries for visa, e-visa, permits, or entry compliance
Payment processors and financial service providers
IT, hosting, analytics, and security service providers
All partners are required to apply appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.
6. International Data Transfers
As an international travel platform, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
Where such transfers occur, HornExplore ensures appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections and recognized international compliance mechanisms, to protect your data in line with applicable laws.
7. Data Security Measures
We apply reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we take strong precautions, no digital system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
8. Data Retention Policy
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Deliver services
Meet legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be submitted using the contact details below.
10. Children’s Privacy
HornExplore does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. Any such data identified will be deleted immediately.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact & Data Controller
For privacy inquiries, data requests, or concerns:
📧 info@hornexplore.com
🌐 www.hornexplore.com
HornExplore acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed under this policy.
