Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 13, 2026
At TourGoat Samui ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or make bookings through our platform.
By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account or register on our website
- Make a booking or reservation
- Contact us via email, phone, WhatsApp, or contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotional activities
- Leave reviews or feedback
This information may include:
- Name: Full name and any preferred name
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, WhatsApp number
- Address: Hotel name, address, room number (for pickup services)
- Booking Details: Tour preferences, dates, number of participants, special requirements
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment method (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Identification: Passport information (if required for certain tours)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, search queries
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below
- Referral Information: Website or source that referred you to our site
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services:
- Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal provide transaction information (we do not store full credit card details)
- Social Media: If you connect your social media accounts or share content
- Tour Operators: Information shared by tour operators regarding your participation
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar services provide aggregated usage data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Service Provision
- Process and manage your bookings and reservations
- Communicate with you about your bookings (confirmations, updates, reminders)
- Coordinate with tour operators to arrange your tours
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send booking confirmations, tickets, and receipts
- Handle cancellations, refunds, and changes to bookings
2.2 Communication
- Send important updates about your bookings
- Respond to your questions, comments, and requests
- Notify you about changes to our services or policies
- Send marketing communications (with your consent - you can opt-out anytime)
- Send newsletters, promotional offers, and special deals
2.3 Business Operations
- Improve and optimize our website and services
- Analyze usage patterns and customer behavior
- Conduct research and analytics
- Develop new features and services
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
2.4 Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Respond to government requests and court orders
- Protect our rights, property, and safety
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and others
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:
- Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal (for processing payments)
- Tour Operators: Information necessary to fulfill your bookings
- Email Service Providers: For sending transactional and marketing emails
- Hosting Providers: For website hosting and data storage
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools (aggregated, anonymized data)
- Customer Support Tools: For managing customer inquiries
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
3.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
3.4 Protection of Rights
We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others, including enforcing our terms and policies.
3.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
- Secure Payment Processing: Payment information is processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
- Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate firewalls and security measures
- Password Protection: Account passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to using commercially reasonable means to protect your data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
5.1 Access and Correction
You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
5.2 Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations (e.g., we may need to retain booking records for tax and legal purposes).
5.3 Marketing Communications
You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in marketing emails
- Updating your preferences in your account settings
- Contacting us directly
5.4 Cookies and Tracking
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5.5 Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@tourgoat-samui.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and browsing behavior:
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., authentication, shopping cart)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Booking records may be retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@tourgoat-samui.com
Phone: +66 83 502 1979
WhatsApp: +66 83 502 1979
Website: www.tourgoat-samui.com
Address: Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand
For information about bookings, please see our Booking Policy. For cancellation and refund information, please see our Cancellation Policy. For our complete terms and conditions, please see our Terms of Service.