Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Champions Peru Travel

At Champions Peru Travel, we believe that the foundation of every great adventure is trust. As a Cusco-based tour operator, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information, whether you are booking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, exploring the Sacred Valley, or discovering the vibrant landscapes of Rainbow Mountain.

This Privacy Policy details the types of information collected, how it is used, and the steps taken to protect it. By using our website or making a booking, you signify your agreement to these terms.

1. Information Collection Policy

We exclusively collect the information necessary to plan and deliver your trip.

Personal Information (provided by you at the time of booking):

Full name (as per passport)

Please submit your passport details, as they are required for the acquisition of Machu Picchu and Inca Trail permits.
Please provide the date of birth, nationality, and gender to ensure the accuracy of the permit.
Please provide the following contact information: email address, phone number, and address.
Please find below the emergency contact information.

Payment Information:

Please indicate the preferred method of payment: PayPal, bank transfer, or cash receipt.
For the sake of financial record-keeping, please find below the transaction records.

Browsing Data (automatically collected on our website):

IP address and device type
We are able to determine the pages visited and the time spent on our site using analytics tools.
This is general location data that can be used for marketing insights.

2. Please consider the reasons why we collect your information.

Your information helps us to:

Confirm and process bookings quickly and accurately
Secure permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu (Peruvian law requirement)
Arrange all tour logistics, hotels, trains, transfers, porters, and guides
Communicate updates, itineraries, and travel tips before and during your trip
Improve our website and services for future travelers

3. Who We Share It With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information only with:

Government authorities are responsible for the issuance of mandatory tourist permits and tickets.
Partner services include hotels, train operators, and local transportation providers.
Secure payment platforms such as PayPal are essential for processing transactions safely.

All third parties with which we work are carefully selected and required to maintain the security of your data.

4. How We Keep It Secure

We ensure the protection of your data by implementing the following measures:

We are committed to safeguarding your financial information. Our payment processing is fully encrypted, ensuring that your credit card details are kept secure at all times.
It is essential to ensure the security of servers by implementing password-protected access.
Access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized staff.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to enhance the user experience and to understand how visitors use our site. This valuable feedback helps us improve our tours, itineraries, and website experience. It is possible to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of certain features.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You can:

Request a copy of the personal data we have on file
Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data (except when legally required to keep it)
Opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe”

7. Data Retention

Passport details for permits are deleted after your trip
Booking and payment records are kept for 5 years to comply with tax laws
Marketing consent lasts until you unsubscribe

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update our Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

9. Use of Photographs & Videos

During your tour with Champions Peru Travel, our team reserves the right to take photographs or videos of the group experience, landscapes, and special moments. These images capture the essence of our adventures and may be used for:

We are pleased to share the highlights of our recent trip on our official website.
We are pleased to announce that we will be posting on our social media channels, which include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Marketing materials such as brochures, travel blogs, and promotional videos

We are committed to using these images in a responsible manner and will never share any content that could be considered inappropriate or harmful. If you prefer not to have your image used, please inform your guide or our office team before the tour begins, and we will honor your request.