Effective Date: 4/20/2026
Last Updated: 4/20/2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Visit Congo Now (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
This website is primarily informational. In the future, we may offer features such as newsletter subscriptions, product purchases (e.g., coffee), and travel or tour bookings.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if submitted)
- Any information you provide through forms or inquiries
This may occur when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through the website
- Make a purchase (future feature)
- Book travel or tours (future feature)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
This helps us understand how people use the site and improve the experience.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve site performance
- Analyze traffic
- Remember user preferences
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
- Improve website functionality and content
- Process transactions (future feature)
- Facilitate travel or booking services (future feature)
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors, booking tools)
- Legal authorities if required by law
All third parties are expected to keep your information secure and confidential.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we collect about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Know how your data is used and shared
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
To make a request, contact us at:
[email protected]
We will respond within the timeframe required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., tour operators, partners).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
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