Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2, 2026

Ali Babylon Tours (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website alibabylon.com. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Who We Are

Ali Babylon Tours is a tour operator based in Iraq, offering guided tours across Iraq and Mesopotamia. Our website address is https://alibabylon.com. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@alibabylon.com.

What Data We Collect

Contact Form Inquiries

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect:

Your name
Email address
Travel dates
Group size
Tour preference
Your message

This information is sent directly to our email and is used solely to respond to your inquiry and plan your tour. We do not store this data in a database on our website.

WhatsApp, Instagram & Email Communication

When you contact us via WhatsApp, Instagram, or email, those platforms process your data according to their own privacy policies. We use the information you share in these conversations only to respond to your questions and arrange tour services.

Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by Cloudflare, Inc. on its global network. When you visit our site, Cloudflare’s servers automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date and time of access
Pages visited

This data is collected for security purposes and to ensure the website functions correctly. Server logs are retained for a limited period and are not used for marketing purposes.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for basic website functionality. In addition, we use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. Google Analytics collects data through cookies and assigns an anonymous identifier to your browser. This data helps us improve our website and content. Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the United States. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). For more information, see Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Ads — We use Google Ads to promote our tour services. When you visit our website after clicking a Google ad, a conversion tracking cookie may be placed on your device. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising. These cookies expire after 30 days and do not contain personal information. Google may also use remarketing cookies to show you our ads on other websites based on your visit. You can opt out of personalised advertising at https://adssettings.google.com.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). To opt out of personalized Google advertising, visit https://adssettings.google.com.

Fonts

All fonts used on this website are hosted locally on our server. No data is transmitted to third-party font services such as Google Fonts.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information exclusively to:

Respond to your tour inquiries
Plan and arrange tour services you have requested
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

Consent — when you voluntarily submit a contact form or message us
Legitimate interest — for server security logs and basic website functionality
Contract performance — when processing data necessary to arrange tour services you have requested

Data Retention

Contact form submissions: Retained in our email for as long as necessary to complete our correspondence and fulfill your tour booking, then deleted.
Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, then automatically deleted.
Advertising cookies: Google Ads conversion cookies expire after 30 days.
Tour booking information: Retained for the duration of the business relationship and as required by applicable tax and business laws.

Your Rights

European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

United States

If you are a resident of California or another US state with consumer privacy laws, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell your data
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell, share, or use personal information for targeted advertising.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@alibabylon.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses or links to the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics & Google Ads — https://policies.google.com/privacy
WhatsApp — https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Instagram — https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy

We have no control over these services’ data practices and encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data:

Ali Babylon Tours Email: hello@alibabylon.com Website: https://alibabylon.com