PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 31, 2026

Baguettes & Backroads respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data thoughtfully, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who we are

Baguettes & Backroads is a small, founder-led travel planning and guiding business offering custom itineraries, cultural travel consulting, and guided experiences. For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
contact@baguettesandbackroads.com

2. What data we collect

Depending on the nature of your inquiry or booking, we may collect:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
Travel preferences and trip-related details
Booking and payment information
Information required for travel logistics (such as passport details or emergency contacts), when necessary

We do not collect personal data beyond what is reasonably required to provide our services.

3. How we use your data

Personal data is used solely for:

Responding to inquiries
Planning and delivering travel services
Communicating before, during, and after a trip
Fulfilling legal, accounting, and contractual obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

4. Sensitive information

Sensitive information (such as passport copies, emergency contact details, or medical notes) is collected only when operationally necessary. This information is deleted once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.

5. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Booking, contract, and invoicing records are retained as required by accounting and legal obligations.
Other personal or sensitive information is deleted once a trip has concluded and operational needs have ended.

Where possible, data used for internal analysis is anonymized and aggregated.

6. Data storage and security

Data is stored securely using reputable digital services (such as professional email and cloud storage providers) and protected by appropriate technical and organizational safeguards. Access is limited to the business owner only.

7. Sharing of data

Personal data may be shared only when necessary to deliver services (for example, with accommodation providers or transport partners) and only to the extent required. We do not share personal data for marketing or unrelated purposes.

8. Your rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of personal data, where legally permissible
Object to or request restriction of certain processing

To exercise these rights, please contact contact@baguettesandbackroads.com.

9. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on this website.