Privacy Policy
Global Amateur Tour ("GAT", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant United States privacy principles.
1. Who We Are
Global Amateur Tour operates international equestrian training and competition tours for amateur riders.
If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: info@globalamateurtour.com
Website: www.globalamateurtour.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information.
Information You Provide Directly
When you complete forms, applications, enquiries, or bookings on our website, we may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country of residence
• Riding experience and equestrian background
• Travel preferences
• Emergency contact details
• Any other information you voluntarily provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through analytics and cookies, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
• General geographic location
Marketing Information
If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we may collect:
• Email address
• Marketing preferences
• Engagement data such as email opens and link clicks
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
• Respond to enquiries and applications
• Manage tour applications and rider selection
• Communicate with riders and supporters
• Process bookings and payments
• Provide event updates and travel information
• Improve our website and marketing performance
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
We only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR we rely on the following lawful bases:
Consent
Where you subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications.
Contractual necessity
Where information is required to process applications, bookings, and participation in a tour.
Legitimate interests
To improve our services, maintain communication with prospective riders, and operate our business effectively.
You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal data.
However, we may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including:
• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors
• Booking and travel partners
• Technology and CRM providers
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
6. International Data Transfers
Because Global Amateur Tour operates internationally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own.
Where personal data from the European Union is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
• Provide services
• Manage rider records
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal obligations
Marketing contacts may remain in our database until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
EU and UK residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Global Amateur Tour
Email: info@globalamateurtour.com
Website: www.globalamateurtour.com