Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9 January 2026
Next Adventure, Inc. (βNext Adventure,β βwe,β βus,β or βourβ) operates the website www.nextadventure.com (the βSiteβ) and provides custom African safari planning and related travel services (the βServicesβ). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use the Site, submit our forms, or otherwise interact with us about a safari.
By using the Site or Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Site.
Information you provide
This includes, for example:
Discovery Form
Contact details (name, email address, phone number).
Basic trip ideas (destinations, dates or timing, group size, budget range, interests, and preferences).
Guest Information Form
Full names and contact details.
Travel details such as dates, destinations, and services requested.
Passport details and other information required by safari camps, lodges, and local operators.
Travel companions, special requests, dietary needs, mobility considerations, and other preferences.
Emergency contact information.
Feedback Form
Name and contact details (if you choose to provide them).
Trip feedback, testimonials, and suggestions.
You may also provide information through email (including via Gmail), phone or video calls, Safari Portal digital itineraries, or other documents or messages you choose to send us.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Device identifiers and general location based on IP address.
Pages viewed, links clicked, time and date of visits, and referring URLs.
Cookie and similar technology data (see Section 4).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Safari planning and delivery
To respond to inquiries and design custom itineraries that match your interests and preferences.
To manage reservations, confirmations, and operational details of your safari.
Client communication
To communicate with you about trip options, proposals, confirmations, changes, and support before, during, and after travel.
To send trip documents and digital itineraries (for example, via Safari Portal), and other relevant information.
Payments and administration
To process payments via our payment gateway, including ACH and credit card transactions (for example, via Fluid Pay or similar services).
To manage our records, accounting, and internal administration.
Feedback and improvement
To collect and review feedback so we can improve our Services and client experience.
To analyze Site usage and improve content, navigation, and performance.
Legal, security, and compliance
To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
To protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our clients and partners.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share personal information only when necessary and appropriate for the purposes described in this Policy.
We may share information with:
Safari and travel partners
Lodges, camps, transfer providers, ground handlers, and other local suppliers to reserve and operate your safari.
Service providers
Providers that help us deliver the Site and Services, such as:
Email and productivity tools (e.g., Gmail).
Digital itinerary platforms (e.g., Safari Portal).
Payment processing services (e.g., Fluid Pay or similar gateways).
Website hosting, analytics, and IT support.
Professional advisers
Lawyers, accountants, insurance providers, and other professional advisers as reasonably necessary in the course of business.
Legal and safety
Authorities or other third parties when required by law, court order, or similar legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Business transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our business.
We share only the information that is reasonably necessary for these parties to perform their functions, and we expect them to protect it appropriately.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Help the Site function properly and remember certain preferences.
Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
Support security and fraud prevention.
You can usually set your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.β
5. βDo Not Trackβ (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a βDo Not Trackβ (βDNTβ) setting that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no widely accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
At this time, the Site does not respond to DNT signals. If industry standards for DNT are adopted, we may update our practices and this Policy.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You have choices regarding how we use your information:
Marketing communications
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the βunsubscribeβ link in our emails or by contacting us using the details in Section 11.
Access, correction, and deletion
You may request access to certain personal information we hold about you, ask that we correct inaccurate information, or request deletion of information where applicable.
To exercise these options or submit a privacyβrelated request, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA / CCPA-style rights statement)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under California law, including the right to request more detail about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose, and the right to request deletion of certain information, subject to legal exceptions. You also have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
We do not sell your personal information as that term is defined under California law. To submit a request to access or delete your information, please contact us using the details in Section 11 and indicate that you are a California resident making a privacy rights request.
7. Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide the Services you have requested and manage your trips.
Meet legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or anonymize it, in line with our retention practices and applicable law.
8. Childrenβs Privacy
The Site and Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. ThirdβParty Websites
The Site may contain links to thirdβparty websites or services that we do not operate or control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. You should review the privacy policies of any thirdβparty sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the βEffective Dateβ at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as posting a notice on the Site or sending an email).
Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Next Adventure, Inc.
738 Gilman Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States
Email: safari@nextadventure.com
Phone: +1 510.526.7027