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Privacy Policy

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Coverage

Pilgrims, guardians & vendors

Support Desk

+880 1612 88 55 98

Channels

Website, mobile app, phone & WhatsApp

This policy applies to all individuals including prospective travelers, confirmed clients, guardians, corporate clients, website visitors, mobile app users, and vendors of Dawah Tours.

OVERVIEW

Privacy Policy for Dawah Tours and Clients

Your privacy and the protection of your personal information are our highest priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, safeguard, and share your information when you use our website, book our services, communicate with our staff, or participate in any Hajj, Umrah, Ziyarat, or travel package offered by us.

DEFINITIONS

1. Definitions

For clarity regarding this document:

  • "Company", "we", "us", or "our": Refers to the Hajj–Umrah agency operating this website.
  • "Client", "you", or "your": Any individual or entity using our website or booking our services.
  • "Personal Data": Any data that can identify an individual directly or indirectly.
  • "Services": All Hajj, Umrah, Ziyarat, ticketing, visa processing, hotel arrangement, transport arrangement, travel guidance, and related services.

INFORMATION-COLLECTION

2. Information We Collect

We collect information through forms, bookings, conversations, email, WhatsApp, phone calls, and physical submissions.

2.1 Personal Identification Information (Mandatory for Hajj–Umrah processing)

  • Full name (as per passport)
  • Passport number & passport copy
  • NID/Birth certificate
  • Father’s and mother’s name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Nationality
  • Photograph (passport-size and live image)
  • Fingerprints (if required by Saudi authorities)
  • Visa application ID

2.2 Travel and Religious Pilgrimage Information

  • Preferred travel dates
  • Previous Hajj/Umrah history
  • Mahram details (if applicable)
  • Group preferences (Family, Ladies Only, Corporate, VIP)
  • Medical and mobility requirements for Hajj/Umrah
  • Accommodation preferences
  • Special arrangement requests

2.3 Technical and Website Information

Automatically collected when you browse the website:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Interaction behavior and click patterns

2.4 Financial and Transaction Information

  • Payment confirmation details
  • Bank or mobile financial transaction ID
  • Receipt records
  • Refund history

We never store credit/debit card numbers or PIN codes.

2.5 Communication Data

  • Emails
  • Phone call logs
  • WhatsApp messages
  • Chatbot interactions
  • Customer support requests

2.6 Sensitive Information

Collected only when relevant to pilgrimage safety or regulatory requirements:

  • Medical conditions relevant to Hajj/Umrah (optional)
  • Emergency contact details
  • COVID or vaccination status (if required by government rules)

PURPOSES

3. Purposes of Data Collection

Your data is used exclusively for legitimate travel, religious pilgrimage, and business operations.

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Saudi visa processing
  • Airline ticket issuance
  • Hotel reservation
  • Transportation arrangement
  • Hajj/Umrah registration
  • Group management and identification
  • Airport meet-and-assist services
  • Ziyarah and guide allocation

3.2 Regulatory and Mandatory Requirements

  • Compliance with Government of Bangladesh
  • Compliance with Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
  • Security clearances
  • Immigration documentation
  • Ziyarah permits (if applicable)

3.3 Client Support and Communication

  • Sending booking updates
  • Sharing itinerary details
  • Emergency communication
  • Trip reminders
  • Sending educational resources about Umrah/Hajj

3.4 Business Development and Analytics

  • Website performance improvement
  • Understanding customer interests
  • Service improvement and personalization

3.5 Marketing (Only with your consent)

  • Email newsletters
  • Package updates
  • Special promotions
  • Follow-up campaigns

STORAGE-PROTECTION

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We maintain strict security practices to safeguard your data.

4.1 Technical Safeguards

  • Encrypted databases
  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) across the website
  • Role-based access controls
  • Firewall protection
  • Regular security audits

4.2 Organisational Safeguards

  • Staff are trained on data confidentiality
  • Limited access to sensitive data
  • Non-disclosure agreements with employees and vendors
  • Restrictions on device usage for data handling

4.3 Data Retention Timeline

  • Mandatory travel documents: Stored for 3 years
  • Passport copies: Deleted after visa process unless legally required
  • Financial records: Stored for 5 years (audit requirements)
  • Website cookies: Up to 180 days depending on cookie type

SHARING

5. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your personal information to any third party. We share data only with legally required entities or service partners.

5.1 Governmental Authorities

  • Bangladesh Government
  • Saudi Ministry of Hajj
  • Saudi Immigration
  • Airline security clearance teams

5.2 Travel Service Providers

  • Airlines
  • Hotels
  • Transport partners
  • Ziyarah guides
  • Visa processing centers

5.3 Technology and Operational Service Providers

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Payment gateways
  • IT support vendors

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

  • If required by law
  • For fraud prevention
  • For dispute resolution

COOKIES

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for website functionality, analytics, performance optimisation, and retargeting advertisements.

  • Users can disable cookies from browser settings, although this may affect website performance.

RIGHTS

8. Rights of Users

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request the following:

8.1 Access

View what personal data we have stored.

8.2 Correction

Modify inaccurate or outdated data.

8.3 Deletion

Remove data when retention is no longer legally required. You may request us to delete all data from our system.

8.4 Data Portability

Receive copies of your data in a standard digital format.

8.5 Objection to Marketing

Opt out of promotional messages at any time.

CHILDREN

9. Data of Children

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 12 unless a parent or guardian submits the information for travel purposes. All minor data must be submitted with parental consent.

INTERNATIONAL-TRANSFER

10. International Data Transfer

Your data may be transferred to servers located outside your country, especially due to Saudi Arabia’s visa and Hajj regulatory requirements. All transfers meet international data safety standards.

THIRD-PARTY

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to airlines, hotels, travel resources, or religious guides. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their respective policies.

BREACH

12. Data Breach Policy

In case of any data breach:

  • We will notify affected users immediately.
  • We will inform regulators (if applicable).
  • We will take immediate corrective action.

CHANGES

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The revised policy will be posted on the website with updated dates.

CONTACT

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact:

  • Department: Customer Support Department, Dawah Tours
  • Phone: +880 1612 88 55 98
  • Email: support@dawahtours.com
  • Address: 5th Floor, House# 1/2, Gulzar Commercial Complex, West Hajipara, Rampura, Dhaka-1219
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