Effective Date: 05.08.2025

Gallivanters Hostel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://gallivantershostel.com, and when you contact or interact with us.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a. Personal Information

    • Your name, email address, and phone number when you fill out forms or contact us

    • Booking information (e.g., dates of stay, preferences)

    • Payment and billing details (handled securely by third-party providers)

b. Non-Personal Information

    • Browser type and version

    • IP address

    • Time zone setting

    • Device information

    • Pages visited and referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

    • Process bookings and payments

    • Respond to inquiries and provide customer service

    • Improve our website and services

    • Send occasional updates or promotional offers (only if you’ve opted in)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

    • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, booking platforms)

    • Law enforcement authorities if required by law

    • Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website usage and improve performance.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

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

    • Access to the personal data we hold about you

    • Request correction or deletion of your data

    • Withdraw your consent at any time

    • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@gallivantershostel.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Gallivanters Hostel
7 Mlali Road, Masaki
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 785 022 284
Email: info@gallivantershostel.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Please check back periodically to stay informed.