Privacy Policy

Al Habibi Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Policy Version: 2026.01
Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Al Habibi Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd (“the Agency,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy, dignity, and trust of our travelers, pilgrims, website visitors, and service users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile platforms, travel services, visa assistance services, Hajj and Umrah services, or communicate with us digitally or physically.

By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Travel inquiry submissions
  • Customers booking domestic or international travel
  • Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
  • Mobile application users
  • Digital communication platforms
  • Marketing interactions
  • Customer support engagements

The Agency aims to process personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards relating to privacy, cybersecurity, and international travel operations.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide travel-related services, fulfill legal obligations, improve customer experience, and maintain operational security.

A. Identification Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport information
  • CNIC or national identification details
  • Photographs
  • Emergency contact details

B. Travel and Booking Information

  • Flight details
  • Hotel reservations
  • Visa applications
  • Travel itineraries
  • Transportation arrangements
  • Religious travel permits
  • Loyalty or frequent traveler details

C. Sensitive and Biometric Information

For Hajj, Umrah, visa processing, or regulatory compliance purposes, we may process biometric verification information, fingerprints, facial recognition data, vaccination records, health declarations, and medical assistance requirements.

D. Financial Information

  • Billing information
  • Payment confirmations
  • Bank transfer references
  • IBAN details
  • Partial payment instrument information

E. Technical and Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Cookies and session identifiers
  • Website interaction data
  • Approximate geographic location

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Processing travel bookings and reservations
  • Facilitating visa and permit applications
  • Coordinating Hajj and Umrah services
  • Verifying traveler identity
  • Communicating travel updates and alerts
  • Customer support and emergency assistance
  • Fraud prevention and security monitoring
  • Payment processing and accounting
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Service quality improvement
  • Personalized travel recommendations where permitted

4. Hajj, Umrah, and Nusuk-Related Processing

For Hajj and Umrah services, certain personal and biometric information may be transferred to authorized Saudi Arabian governmental or regulatory systems, including approved digital pilgrimage management platforms such as Nusuk.

This processing may include identity verification, biometric authentication, permit issuance, accommodation coordination, transportation management, crowd management, and safety procedures.

5. AI-Assisted Services and Automated Recommendations

The Agency may use AI-assisted technologies, automated systems, or digital recommendation tools to improve customer support, personalize travel recommendations, generate itinerary suggestions, and optimize operational efficiency.

6. Location Data and Duty of Care Services

Where enabled by the user, the Agency may process location-related information during active travel periods for emergency support, travel disruption alerts, pilgrimage coordination, safety notifications, and operational assistance.

7. Data Sharing and International Transfers

To provide travel services, we may share relevant information with airlines, hotels, visa processing entities, transportation providers, pilgrimage authorities, insurance providers, payment processors, governmental agencies, regulatory authorities, and technology service providers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain accounting records, and support operational requirements.

9. Data Security Measures

The Agency implements commercially reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, accidental disclosure, alteration, destruction, and cyber threats.

10. Your Privacy Rights

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of information where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent for optional processing activities
  • Object to certain marketing communications
  • Request clarification regarding data processing practices

11. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and related technologies to improve website functionality, analyze user behavior, remember preferences, enhance security, and optimize user experience.

12. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites, booking engines, payment systems, or external platforms.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intentionally directed toward minors without parental or guardian involvement.

14. Policy Updates

The Agency reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect operational changes, legal developments, technological improvements, regulatory requirements, and service enhancements.

15. Consent and Acceptance

By accessing our website, submitting personal information, communicating with the Agency, or using our travel-related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.