Privacy Policy Suriname TOURISM

This is the Privacy Policy of Suriname TOURISM(hereinafter referred to as: “we“, “us” or “our platform“). We respect your privacy and ensure that the personal information you provide to us is treated confidentially and in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Personal Data Protection Act.

1. Our Business Activities

Suriname Tourism acts as an online tourism platform for:

  • Renting and leasing vacation accommodations.

  • Car rentals.

  • Booking tours and guides.

  • Listing restaurants.

  • Offering and purchasing discount coupons for tourist activities.

2. What Data Do We Collect?

We collect data that is necessary for the functioning of our platform:

  • For Tourists (Renters/Users): Name, email address, phone number, payment details (via secure payment providers), booking history, and any preferences for accommodations or tours.

  • For Entrepreneurs (Owners/Providers): Business details, contact details, bank details for payouts, information about the services offered (accommodation, cars, menus, etc.), and subscription details.

  • Automatically generated data: IP address, browser type, and surfing behavior on the website to improve the user experience.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Mediation: Facilitating bookings between tourists and entrepreneurs.

  • Payments: Processing subscription fees and service fees (fees for both entrepreneurs and tourists).

  • Coupons: Managing the sale and redemption of discount coupons.

  • Communication: Sending booking confirmations, invoices, and (if opted-in) newsletters.

  • Platform Optimization: Analyzing the use of our platform to improve our services.

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We only share your data with third parties if this is necessary for the execution of the agreement:

  • Between Users: When a booking is made, we share relevant contact details between the tourist and the entrepreneur (e.g., the landlord of a holiday home or the tour guide).

  • Payment Providers: For the secure handling of transactions and fees.

  • Legal Obligation: When we are legally required to do so by authorities.

5. Security and Retention Period

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss or unlawful processing. We do not store your data longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, taking into account legal retention periods (such as the fiscal retention obligation for invoices).

6. Your Rights

You have the right at any time to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.

  • Have your data corrected or deleted.

  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

  • Object to the processing of your data.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality and to analyze visitor traffic. You can manage the use of cookies through your browser settings.

8. Contact

 For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us via the contact details provided on suriname-tourism.com