Introduction
Nile Travel Machine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates niletravelmachine.com and provides Egypt tour, Nile cruise, and day trip booking services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights you have regarding your data.
By using our website or contacting us to make an inquiry or booking, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you contact us, make an inquiry, or book a tour, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any travel preferences or other details you provide voluntarily.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, as described in the Cookies section below.
Payment Information
Nile Travel Machine does not collect, process, or store any credit or debit card information on our servers. Our current booking process is inquiry-based and does not involve online card payment. Should online payment ever be introduced, it will be handled securely through a trusted third-party payment processor, and your card details will never be stored by us.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: process tour bookings and inquiries; communicate with you about your requests; provide travel confirmations, updates, and support; improve our website and services; send promotional emails if you have opted in; comply with legal obligations; and analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Trusted Trip Providers: To arrange and fulfill your travel, we share relevant booking details with our trusted partners, such as hotels, Nile cruise operators, and local guides.
Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic. Google’s privacy policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Email Service Providers: For sending booking confirmations and newsletters.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Nile Travel Machine, our customers, or others.
Except as described above, we will notify you before sharing your personal data with any other third party, giving you the opportunity to opt out.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, and access to your personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Booking-related records are typically retained for seven years for accounting purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.
External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. Those websites operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them, as we are not responsible for their content or practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Nile Travel Machine
Email: info@niletravelmachine.com
Phone: +(20) 150 3882 558
Website: https://niletravelmachine.com/contact/
Effective Date: August 2026