Ecuador Dance Tours
Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Ecuador Dance Tours ("EDT," "we," "us," "our) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit our site, contact us, or purchase services.

Who We Are

Ecuador Dance Tours is a brand operated under Brett Schaffner, LLC (Nevada, USA).

Contact email: [email protected]

Information We Collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to communicate with you and provide services.

Information you provide

Contact information (such as name, email, phone number, billing address).
Inquiry and booking information (such as your messages, preferences you choose to share, and basic trip-related details to deliver a service you purchased including, but not limited to, birth date, passport details, certain health information to guarantee you can safely participate).
Payment confirmation details (such as whether a payment was made, the amount, the date, and reference ID). We do not store full payment card details as this is managed and maintained by our payment processor, Stripe.

Information collected automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect limited information such as:

IP address, device type, browser type, pages viewed, and approximate location, among others.

Sensitive Information

We do not request sensitive personal information (for example, government ID numbers, detailed medical information, or financial account details) unless it is required for a specific service you request and you choose to provide it. Please do not submit sensitive information through general website forms.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Respond to messages and inquires.
Provide and administer serivces you request.
Send service-related communications (for example, booking confirmations or important updates).
Maintain internal records for operational, accounting, and tax purposes.
Protect our rights, prevent fraud, and maintain the security of our website and services.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share personal information only in the following limited situations:

Service providers: We may share information with vendors that help us operate our website and business (for example, email delivery, forms, analytics, invoicing, and payment processing). These providers process information on our behalf and only as needed to perform services for us.
To provide a service you requested: If a service requires coordination with third parties (for example, instructors, venues, or transportation providers), we may share only the minimum information required to coordinate that service.
Legal, safety, and rights: We may disclose information if required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, customers, or others.

Payments

Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. Your payment information is handled under the payment provider's own privacy policy and security practices. We receive limited details necessary to confirm the transaction.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies for basic site functionality and to understand website performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, incluidng recordkeeping, accounting, and legal compliance. We may retain certain information as required by law or to resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.