Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – DU-TIPS Travel

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Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Croatian law.


1) Who we are

DU-TIPS is a Dubrovnik-based travel service offering private tours, transfers, boat trips, and custom itineraries.
Contact for privacy questions:
πŸ“§ info@du-tips.com Β· πŸ“ž +385 95 199 8059
πŸ“ Dubrovnik, Croatia


2) What data we collect

We may collect the following information when you visit our website, send us an inquiry, or make a booking:

  • Contact details – name, email, phone number

  • Booking details – dates, number of passengers, pick-up location, preferences

  • Payment details – only as required for online transactions (processed securely via our payment provider; we do not store card numbers)

  • Travel documents – if necessary for border crossings (e.g., names, passport numbers – only if required by law and deleted after service)

  • Technical data – IP address, browser type, device info, anonymized analytics (via Google Analytics or similar)


3) How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and send offers

  • Confirm and manage bookings

  • Provide the agreed travel services

  • Communicate updates (pick-up time, changes)

  • Issue invoices and comply with tax obligations

  • Improve our website and customer experience

  • Send marketing communications (only if you opt in)


4) Legal basis for processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract performance – to deliver the service you booked

  • Legal obligation – e.g. for accounting/tax purposes

  • Legitimate interest – e.g. website security, service improvement

  • Consent – for optional marketing or newsletter subscriptions (you can withdraw consent anytime)


5) Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data.
We share it only when necessary to deliver services, for example:

  • Drivers, guides, or skippers (names, pick-up info)

  • Partner restaurants or attractions (names for reservations)

  • Payment processors (when paying online)

  • Authorities (only if legally required)

All partners are required to respect your data privacy.


6) Data retention

  • Inquiry/booking data: kept for up to 3 years (or as legally required for tax/audit purposes)

  • Travel document details (if collected): securely deleted immediately after service

  • Marketing consents: kept until you withdraw consent


7) Cookies & analytics

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve loading speed and functionality

  • Measure website traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics)

  • Enable booking forms or payment checkout

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.


8) Data security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption on our website

  • Secure passwords and restricted staff access

  • Trusted third-party providers with GDPR-compliant processing


9) Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally allowed)

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • File a complaint with the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP)

To exercise your rights, email us at info@du-tips.com.


10) Third-party links

Our website may include links to other websites (e.g., restaurants, attractions). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend you read their policies separately.


11) Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the β€œLast updated” date shown above.