1. Introduction

Tasting Lebanon (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our www.tastinglebanon.com, and when you interact with our services.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use the Website.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, nationality, and postal address.
  • Booking and Transaction Data: event reservations, tour participation, and any payment information necessary for purchases (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: email address and preferences.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, length of visit, and pages viewed (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
  • User Communications: information submitted via contact forms or customer support requests.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage culinary tour bookings and related services.
  • To process payments and issue confirmations.
  • To communicate with you about services, updates, and promotional content (with your consent).
  • To improve our Website performance, content, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal claims.

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service providers and partners who support our operations (e.g., payment gateways, tour guides, marketing platforms), under confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or governmental request.
  • Successors, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.