Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 25th July 2026
Heritage Nomadic
UK Ltd. is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your
privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect
your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR).
1. Data Collection
We collect personal information only when necessary for the performance of our services. This may include:
- Full name
- Contact information (email, phone,
address)
- Travel preferences
- Passport details
- Special requirements (e.g., dietary
or medical)
- Payment-related information
2. Use of Your Data
Your data is used exclusively to:
- Communicate about your travel
enquiries and bookings
- Issue invoices, confirmations, and
itineraries
- Coordinate services with our
partners (e.g., Navigeto Travels)
- Ensure smooth delivery of your tour
experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory
requirements
3. Data Sharing
Heritage Nomadic
UK Ltd. shares personal data only where necessary and in accordance with the UK
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We may share
limited and relevant personal information with:
- Navigeto Travels (Pvt) Ltd., our trusted Destination Management Company in Sri Lanka, for
the purpose of fulfilling your travel arrangements.
- Service providers (e.g., hotels, transport companies, licensed guides) directly
involved in delivering services outlined in your confirmed itinerary.
- Payment processors or financial
institutions, solely for the secure processing
of your payments.
All third-party
partners are engaged under contractual obligations that include data protection
clauses and are expected to handle your information with the same level of
care, confidentiality, and compliance required under UK GDPR.
Heritage Nomadic UK Ltd. does not engage in the sale or unauthorized distribution of personal data for any purpose beyond the delivery and management of your travel-related services.
4. Data Security
At Heritage
Nomadic UK Ltd., we take the protection of your personal data seriously.
We implement both technical and organisational measures to ensure your
information remains safe, including:
- Secure digital storage with industry-standard firewalls and encryption where
applicable.
- Password-protected systems and role-based access controls to ensure only authorised
personnel handle your data.
- Routine data access reviews to reduce any risk of misuse or unauthorised access.
- Encrypted communication where necessary (e.g., during online payments or booking
submissions).
- Regular back-ups to protect data integrity and enable restoration in case of any technical fault.
While no system
can guarantee absolute security, we continuously assess our data handling
processes to meet the standards of the UK GDPR and other applicable
regulations.
5. Your Rights Under The UK GDPR
We are committed
to protecting your privacy and giving you control over your personal
information. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you
have the following rights:
🔹 Access – You can ask us what personal
data we hold about you and receive a copy.
🔹 Correction – You can request that we
update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
🔹 Deletion – You may ask us to delete
your personal data where there is no legal reason for us to keep it (e.g.,
after your trip is complete and retention period ends).
🔹 Withdraw Consent – If you've previously
given us permission to use your data (e.g., for marketing), you can change your
mind and opt out at any time.
🔹 Lodge a Complaint – If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data, you have the right to complain to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
To exercise any
of these rights, simply email us at;
privacy@heritagenomadic.com
We aim to respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
We retain
personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it
was collected — including:
- Managing your travel booking,
communication, and delivery of services
- Handling customer queries, feedback,
or potential disputes after travel
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations, such as financial and tax reporting (HMRC)
Retention
periods vary depending on the type of data:
- Travel-related and communication
data: Typically retained for up to 3 years
after your trip, unless you request earlier deletion.
- Financial and payment records: Retained for up to 6 years, as required by UK tax and
accounting laws.
- Sensitive documents (e.g., passport copies, medical needs): Retained only for the
duration of your travel and securely deleted within 6–12 months after your
return.
We regularly
review the data we hold and securely delete any personal information no longer
required for these purposes.
7. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may
use cookies to improve user experience. These cookies may:
- Track session data
- Save preferences
- Help analyse website traffic
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
8. Policy Updates
We may update
this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal changes or improvements in
our data handling. The latest version will always be available on our website.
If you have any
questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us via:
privacy@heritagenomadic.com
Heritage Nomadic UK Ltd., United Kingdom