Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Bombazi Safaris (“Bombazi,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information obtained through www.bombazisafaris.com (the “Website”) and in connection with safari bookings, travel coordination, and related services.

By accessing or using our Website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors

  • Prospective safari guests

  • Booked safari guests

  • Travel companions

  • Individuals communicating with us via email, phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or social media

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, payment processors, airlines, government agencies, or travel providers.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information including but not limited to:

  • Full legal name

  • Date of birth

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Mailing address

  • Passport details

  • Firearm permit information

  • Hunting license information

  • Emergency contact details

  • Travel itinerary details

  • Payment information

  • Dietary or medical information voluntarily disclosed

  • Signed waivers and liability forms

Providing certain information is required to coordinate international travel and hunting compliance.

Failure to provide required information may prevent us from delivering services.

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Geographic region

  • Pages visited

  • Referral sources

  • Date/time stamps

We may use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools.

You may disable cookies in your browser; however, certain features may not function properly.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR & POPIA)

Where applicable under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we process personal information based on:

  • Performance of a contract (safari bookings)

  • Legal obligations (firearm permits, travel documentation)

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Consent (marketing communications)

By submitting your information, you expressly consent to international data processing where required.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process safari reservations

  • Coordinate with outfitters, lodges, PHs, and travel providers

  • Comply with government, customs, firearm, and wildlife regulations

  • Process payments

  • Send booking confirmations and pre-safari materials

  • Improve website functionality and marketing

  • Send promotional materials (you may opt out at any time)

  • Protect against fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity

  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to use information as necessary to protect the safety of guests, staff, and wildlife.

5. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

However, we may share personal information with:

  • Safari operators and professional hunters

  • Travel agents and booking coordinators

  • Government agencies and regulatory authorities

  • Firearm permit services

  • Payment processors

  • Insurance providers

  • Legal counsel

  • IT service providers

  • Marketing platforms

  • Law enforcement where required

We may disclose personal information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

6. International Data Transfers

Bombazi Safaris operates internationally, including within the United States and South Africa.

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

By providing your information, you consent to such international transfers.

7. Payment Processing

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

Bombazi Safaris does not store full credit card information on its servers.

We are not responsible for breaches occurring within third-party payment systems.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

We reserve the right to retain documentation related to safaris, permits, and financial transactions as required by law.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

However:

  • No internet transmission is fully secure

  • We cannot guarantee absolute data security

  • You provide information at your own risk

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bombazi Safaris disclaims liability for unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or data breaches beyond our reasonable control.

10. Marketing Communications & Messaging Consent

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive:

  • Email communications

  • SMS or WhatsApp communications related to your safari

  • Promotional marketing messages (where applicable)

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Operational communications related to booked safaris may continue as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access personal information

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to marketing

  • Withdraw consent

Requests must be submitted in writing to:

info@bombazisafaris.com

We reserve the right to verify your identity before responding to requests.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party privacy practices

  • Content on external websites

  • Data collected by social media platforms

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bombazi Safaris shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Data loss resulting from third-party service providers

  • Breaches beyond our reasonable control

  • Delays or disruptions caused by cyber events

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to discontinue use of the Website.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

The “Effective Date” will reflect the most recent revision.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

16. Contact Information

Bombazi Safaris
Email: info@bombazisafaris.com
Website: www.bombazisafaris.com