1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Private Paris Walks (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website or booking our services, you agree to this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:
Private Paris Walks
[Your full legal name or company name]
[Your business address]
Email: [your email]

(You should add your SIRET number here if you have one.)

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

a) Information you provide directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Booking details (dates, number of guests, preferences)

b) Automatically collected data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and tracking data

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process and manage bookings

  • Communicate with you about your tour

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing emails (only if you opt-in)

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (to deliver your tour)

  • Legitimate interest (improving services)

  • Consent (for marketing emails and cookies)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data only when necessary with:

  • Payment processors

  • Booking platforms

  • Tour guides or partners involved in your experience

All third parties are required to respect data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Booking data: up to 3 years

  • Financial records: as required by French law

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to data use

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your email]

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience.

Cookies may include:

  • Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Website functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

(If you’re using a cookie banner tool, make sure it actually blocks cookies before consent—this matters in France.)

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EU (e.g. via third-party tools), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page.