Office Address

Nairobi, Kenya | Hamilton, Canada

Phone Number

+1 437 772 5652 | +254 768 850 025

Email Address

info@mapleandmaraadventures.com

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Maple and Mara Adventures Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1st November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Maple and Mara Adventures (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. We are committed to safeguarding the personal data of clients, prospective customers, and users of our services and online platforms.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to all personal information processed by Maple and Mara Adventures in the context of:

  • Bookings (online, in-office, or via phone/email/WhatsApp)

  • Account creation and management

  • Use of www.mapleandmaraadventures.com and affiliated platforms
  • Marketing campaigns, competitions, and surveys
  • Interactions with third-party services facilitated by Maple and Mara Adventures

This policy applies to both domestic and international customers who engage with our travel agency services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only as necessary for our operations, including:

  • Full names, ID/passport numbers, nationality

  • Contact information (email, phone, address)

  • Travel details (itineraries, bookings, preferences)

  • Payment and transaction data (excluding card numbers stored by third-party processors)

  • Emergency contacts

  • Passport and visa documents (when required)

  • Special requests or sensitive information (e.g., dietary or medical needs) voluntarily disclosed

Sensitive personal data is collected only where strictly necessary and with your explicit consent, per Section 25 of the Kenya Data Protection Act.

When visiting our website, we may collect:

  • IP address, browser/device type, and geolocation

  • Session behaviour and website usage analytics

  • Cookies and tracking pixels (see Section 10)

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where you provide clear consent for a specific purpose

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill a booking or requested service

  • Legal obligation: To comply with tax, immigration, or tourism regulations

  • Legitimate interests: For fraud prevention, service improvements, and direct marketing (with opt-out options)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Fulfill travel bookings and associated services

  • Process payments and send booking confirmations

  • Communicate itinerary changes, travel advisories, or customer updates

  • Facilitate visas, insurance, transport, and accommodation via third-party suppliers

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Personalize offers, promotions, and travel recommendations

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

We may share your information with:

  • Airlines, hotels, and tour operators for service fulfillment

  • Visa agencies, insurance providers, and transport companies

  • Payment processors

  • Marketing and advertising service providers

  • Regulators and authorities as required by law

Third parties are required to comply with data protection standards and may not use your data for unrelated purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside Kenya. Maple and Mara Adventures ensures appropriate safeguards (e.g., data transfer agreements) to protect your information and comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill the purposes in this Policy

  • To meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements

  • To resolve disputes or enforce contracts

Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

  • Be informed of how your data is used

  • Access personal data held by us

  • Request rectification or deletion of inaccurate data

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via mapleandmaraadventures@gmail.com . We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 without verified parental or guardian consent. Data collected inadvertently from minors will be deleted promptly.

10. Cookies and Website Tracking

Maple and Mara Adventures uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Improve functionality and performance

Third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may also collect anonymized browsing data per their own privacy policies. Cookies can be disabled in your browser, but some site features may not function properly.

11. Data Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Access controls

  • Regular audits and backups

No system is entirely immune to breaches. Users should maintain password security and notify us of suspected misuse. In the event of a breach, Maple and Mara Adventures will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner as required by law.

12. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our platforms may link to third-party sites (e.g., payment gateways, travel partners). This Policy does not cover their privacy practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites.

13. Policy Updates

Maple and Mara Adventures may revise this Policy periodically. The latest version will be available at www.mapleandmaraadventures.com/privacy-policy 

Material changes may be communicated via email or platform notifications.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Email: mapleandmaraadventures@gmail.com 

 

Phone: +1 437 772 5652 | +254 768 850 025

Address: Maple and Mara Adventures, Westlands Office Park, Nairobi, Kenya

This Policy supplements the Maple and Mara Adventures Terms & Conditions.