Privacy Policy

Explore Mount Ararat Tour

Last updated: 10.02.2026

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://exploremountararat.com

Explore Mount Ararat Tour operates guided trekking, ski, and mountaineering expeditions in Eastern Turkey. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Location: Doğubayazıt, Ağrı, Turkey

2. Information We Collect

When you contact us or book a tour, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone / WhatsApp number
• Passport details (required for official Mount Ararat climbing permits)
• Travel dates and preferences

We may also collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data to:

• Process tour bookings
• Apply for official climbing permits
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Passport & Permit Information

For Mount Ararat expeditions, passport details are required by Turkish authorities for official climbing permits. This data is:

• Shared only with relevant government institutions
• Used strictly for permit processing
• Stored securely
• Deleted when no longer legally required

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve user experience
• Remember form details
• Analyze traffic through analytics tools

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Embedded Content

Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos or maps). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website, and those platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Booking and operational purposes
• Legal, tax, or administrative obligations

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.