Privacy Statement

This privacy statement was last changed on April 4, 2024, last checked on April 4, 2024, and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States.

In this privacy statement, we explain what we do with the data we obtain about you via https://brightemaasai.com. We recommend you carefully read this statement. In our processing we comply with the requirements of privacy legislation. That means, among other things, that:

  • we clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data. We do this by means of this privacy statement;
  • we aim to limit our collection of personal data to only the personal data required for legitimate purposes;
  • we first request your explicit consent to process your personal data in cases requiring your consent;
  • we take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and also require this from parties that process personal data on our behalf;
  • we respect your right to access your personal data or have it corrected or deleted, at your request.

If you have any questions, or want to know exactly what data we keep of you, please contact us.

1. Purpose and categories of data

Categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the categories shall be used.

We use your data for the following purposes:

2. Disclosure practices

We disclose personal information if we are required by law or by a court order, in response to a law enforcement agency, to the extent permitted under other provisions of law, to provide information, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. For more information about cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy on our Cookie Policy (US) webpage. 

4. Security

We are committed to the security of personal data. We take appropriate security measures to limit abuse of and unauthorized access to personal data. This ensures that only the necessary persons have access to your data, that access to the data is protected, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.

5. Third party websites

This privacy statement does not apply to third party websites connected by links on our website. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. We recommend you read the privacy statements of these websites prior to making use of these websites.

6. Amendments to this privacy statement

We reserve the right to make amendments to this privacy statement. It is recommended that you consult this privacy statement regularly in order to be aware of any changes. In addition, we will actively inform you wherever possible.

7. Accessing and modifying your data

If you have any questions or want to know which personal data we have about you, please contact us. Please make sure to always clearly state who you are, so that we can be certain that we do not modify or delete any data of the wrong person. We shall provide the requested information only upon receipt of a verifiable consumer request. You can contact us by using the information below. You have the following rights:

7.1 Right to know what personal information is being collected about you

  1. A consumer shall have the right to request that a business that collects personal information about the consumer disclose to the consumer the following:
    1. The categories of personal information it has collected about that consumer.
    2. The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected.
    3. The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information.
    4. The categories of third parties with whom the business shares personal information.
    5. The specific pieces of personal information it has collected about that consumer.

7.2 The right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom

  1. A consumer shall have the right to request that a business that sells the consumer’s personal information, or that discloses it for a business purpose, disclose to that consumer:
    1. The categories of personal information that the business collected about the consumer.
    2. The categories of personal information that the business sold about the consumer and the categories of third parties to whom the personal information was sold, by category or categories of personal information for each third party to whom the personal information was sold.
    3. The categories of personal information that the business disclosed about the consumer for a business purpose.

7.3 The Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

We shall not discriminate against a consumer because the consumer exercised any of the consumer’s privacy rights, including, but not limited to, by:
  1. Denying goods or services to the consumer.
  2. Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including through the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties.
  3. Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to the consumer, if the consumer exercises the consumer’s privacy rights.
  4. Suggesting that the consumer will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services. However, nothing prohibits us from charging a consumer a different price or rate, or from providing a different level or quality of goods or services to the consumer, if that difference is reasonably related to the value provided to the consumer by the consumer’s data.

7.4 The right to delete any personal information

  1. A consumer shall have the right to request that a business delete any personal information about the consumer which the business has collected from the consumer.
  2. A business that receives a verifiable request from a consumer to delete the consumer’s personal information pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section shall delete the consumer’s personal information from its records and direct any service providers to delete the consumer’s personal information from their records.
  3. A business or a service provider shall not be required to comply with a consumer’s request to delete the consumer’s personal information if it is necessary for the business or service provider to maintain the consumer’s personal information in order to:
    1. Complete the transaction for which the personal information was collected, provide a good or service requested by the consumer, or reasonably anticipated within the context of a business’s ongoing business relationship with the consumer, or otherwise perform a contract between the business and the consumer.
    2. Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity; or prosecute those responsible for that activity.
    3. Debug to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality.
    4. (Exercise free speech, ensure the right of another consumer to exercise his or her right of free speech, or exercise another right provided for by law.
    5. Comply with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act pursuant to Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 1546) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.
    6. Engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable ethics and privacy laws, when the businesses’ deletion of the information is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of such research, if the consumer has provided informed consent.
    7. To enable solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with the expectations of the consumer based on the consumer’s relationship with the business.
    8. Comply with a legal obligation.
    9. Otherwise use the consumer’s personal information, internally, in a lawful manner that is compatible with the context in which the consumer provided the information.

8. Selling and disclosure of personal data to third parties

We have not sold consumers’ personal data in the preceding 12 months.

We have not disclosed consumers’ personal information for a business purpose in the preceding 12 months.

    9. Children

    Our website is not designed to attract children and it is not our intent to collect personal data from children under the age of consent in their country of residence. We therefore request that children under the age of consent do not submit any personal data to us.

    10. Contact details

    Brighte Maasai
    Narok,Kenya
    Kenya
    Website: https://brightemaasai.com
    Email: brightemaasai@gmail.com

    Phone number: +254710350581

    Annex

    Privacy Policy

      Your privacy is important to us. We value your trust and are committed to protecting and safeguarding any personal information you give us. This document, which we update from time to time, describes how we use and process your personal data and how we use cookies. It also tells you how you can contact us if you have questions about your personal information. Brighte Maasai operates https://brightemaasai.com/ hereinafter referred to as the “Site” or “Our site.” This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Brighte Maasai provides online travel services through its own website and mobile apps and through other online platforms such as partners’ websites and social media. The information that follows applies to all of these platforms.

    What kind of personal information does Brighte Maasai use?

    When you make a reservation, you’ll be asked for your name, address, telephone number, email address, payment details, the names of guests traveling with you, and your preferences for your stay. To make it easier to manage your reservations, you can open a user account. This allows you to save your personal settings, review previous bookings, and manage future reservations. When you visit our website, even if you don’t make a reservation, we may collect certain information, like your IP address, browser information, and information about your computer’s operating system, application version, language settings, and pages that have been shown to you. If you’re using a mobile device, we might also collect data that identifies your mobile device, device-specific settings, and characteristics, and latitude/longitude details. We may also receive information about you when you use certain social media services.

    Why does Brighte Maasai collect, use, and share your personal data?

    • Reservations: First and foremost, we use your personal data to complete and administer your online reservation and forward your reservation details to the accommodation you have booked.
    • Customer Service: We provide international customer service 24/7 in more than 8 languages. Sharing your details with our global customer service allows for a quick response when you need assistance or have questions about your reservation.
    • Guest Reviews: We may use your contact information to invite you to write a guest review after your stay, helping other travelers choose a place to stay.
    • Account Administration: We offer a user account facility on our website, allowing you to manage your bookings, take advantage of special offers, make future reservations more easily, and manage your personal settings.
    • Marketing Activities: We use your information for marketing activities, including sending you news about similar travel-related products and services. You can opt out of marketing communication at any time.
    • Other Communications: We may contact you by email, post, phone, or text for various reasons, such as responding to requests you have made or providing reminders about unfinished reservations.
    • Market Research: We may ask for your participation in market research with your consent.
    • Fraud Detection and Prevention: We may use personal data for the detection and prevention of fraud and other illegal or unwanted activities.
    • Improving Our Services: We use personal information for analytical purposes to enhance our services, improve the user experience, and enhance the functionality and quality of our online travel services.

    How does Brighte Maasai use social media?

    We use social media to promote our services and partners’ properties, as well as to promote, improve, and facilitate our own services website. This includes integrating social media plugins into our website and offering social apps. When you register with a social media app, information is shared with your social media provider, possibly presented on your social media profile to be shared with others in your network.

    How does Brighte Maasai share your data with third parties?

    In certain circumstances, we may share your personal data with third parties:
    • The accommodation you booked.
    • Third-party service providers.
    • Competent authorities.
    • Business partners.

    How does Brighte Maasai use mobile devices?

    We have free apps for a variety of mobile devices and use versions of our regular website that have been optimized for mobile. These apps and mobile websites process your personal details in a similar way as our website does and allow you to use location services to find services nearby.

    How does Brighte Maasai use guest reviews and other destination-related information you share with us?

    After using any service booked through us, you’ll be invited to submit a guest review, which may ask for information about the service item, surrounding areas, and the destination. By completing a guest review, you agree that it can be displayed on our websites, in our mobile apps, in our social media accounts, and on the website of the relevant property to inform other travelers about the quality of the service item.

    Cookies

    What is a cookie? A cookie is a small amount of data placed in the browser of your computer or mobile device. This Privacy and Cookies Policy applies to cookies and similar technologies. Why are cookies used? Cookies enable your browser to be recognized by the website, remember your choices, and make sure you are recognized when you return to a website. Do all cookies do the same thing? No, there are different types of cookies used for various purposes. Our website uses the following types of cookies:
    • Technical cookies: These are necessary for our website to function properly.
    • Functional cookies: These remember your preferences and help you use our website efficiently and effectively.
    • Analytics cookies: These help us gain insight into how our visitors use the website and optimize our services.
    • Commercial cookies: These are used to show you advertisements on other websites.
    How long do our cookies stay active? The cookies we use have varying lifespans, but you can erase all cookies from your browser at any time. How can you manage your cookie preferences? You can set which cookies to accept and reject in your browser settings.

    Does Brighte Maasai use web beacons?

    In addition to using cookies, we sometimes use web beacons to track user behavior and improve our services.

    Security

    We observe reasonable procedures to prevent unauthorized access and the misuse of personal information. Your credit card details are stored for a maximum of 10 days unless you choose to store them in your personal account.

    Children

    Our services are not directed at children under 18 years old. The use of any of our services is only allowed with the valid consent of a parent or guardian. If we receive information from a child under 18 years old, we reserve the right to delete it.

    Contact

    You have the right to review, update, or request the removal of your personal data. For inquiries, please email us at bookings@brightemaasai.com. Who is responsible for the processing of personal data on the Brighte Maasai website and apps? Brighte Maasai controls the processing of personal data on its website and apps. If you have any questions or comments about this privacy notice, please email us at bookings@brightemaasai.com.