Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Introduction

At Celestial Africa Limited ("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 interact with us.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We comply with the Data Protection and Privacy Act of Uganda and other applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address
  • Booking Information: Travel dates, number of guests, special requirements
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through our payment partners)
  • Identification: Passport information for flight registration and safety purposes
  • Health Information: Medical conditions or special needs relevant to your flight experience

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis
Processing bookings and providing services Contractual necessity
Customer service and support Legitimate interests
Safety and regulatory compliance Legal obligation
Marketing communications (with consent) Consent
Website improvement and analytics Legitimate interests
Legal compliance and dispute resolution Legal obligation

Data Protection & Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing through certified providers
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure data storage with access controls

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Booking Information
Retained for 7 years for legal and tax purposes
Marketing Data
Retained until consent is withdrawn or 3 years of inactivity
Safety Records
Retained indefinitely for aviation safety compliance

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
  • Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • Safety Partners: With aviation authorities and safety organizations as required by regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights including:

Your Right Description
Right to Access You can request copies of your personal information
Right to Rectification You can request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Erasure You can request deletion of your personal information
Right to Restrict Processing You can request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability You can request transfer of your data to another organization
Right to Object You can object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of Uganda where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Data processing agreements with international partners
  • Ensuring recipients provide adequate data protection

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 7. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 7. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For children between 7-18 years, we require parental consent for the collection and processing of personal information related to hot air balloon flights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Celestial Africa Limited

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kasese District, Uganda

Email: privacy@celestialafrica.com

Phone: +256 700 955563

You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Personal Data Protection Office, the Ugandan supervisory authority for data protection issues.

Have Questions About Your Privacy?

Contact our Data Protection Officer for any questions about how we handle your personal information.