This Privacy Policy applies to Bluebird and its Korean market partner, Bluebird Korea (together, "the Company," "we," "us"), a destination management company arranging golf and leisure travel across Turkey, Morocco, Malta, Spain and Portugal. The Company is the data controller responsible for the personal information described in this Policy.
How Bluebird Korea Handles Your Personal Information
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Bluebird collects when you enquire about or book golf and leisure travel to Turkey, Morocco, Malta, Spain and Portugal, how we use and protect it, and the rights available to you.
Table of Contents
- 1. Who We Are
- 2. Information We Collect
- 3. How We Use Your Information
- 4. Legal Basis for Processing
- 5. Sharing With Local Partners and Third Parties
- 6. International Transfer of Information
- 7. Retention Period
- 8. Data Security
- 9. Your Rights
- 10. Cookies
- 11. Children's Privacy
- 12. Changes to This Policy
- 13. Contact and Data Protection Officer
Who We Are
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information, generally provided directly by you when you make an enquiry or booking:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity & Contact | Name, date of birth, email address, phone number, home address |
| Travel Details | Passport information, travel dates, group size, destination and golf course preferences, dietary or accessibility needs |
| Payment Information | Bank transfer details or card information processed through our payment providers |
| Communications | Enquiries, correspondence and records of your interactions with our team |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type and usage data collected via cookies — see our Cookie Policy |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories of personal information, such as health data, except where you voluntarily disclose it — for example, to arrange accessibility support or note a medical condition relevant to your trip.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and prepare quotations for golf and leisure travel packages
- Arrange and confirm bookings with hotels, golf courses, transport providers and other local partners
- Process payments and issue itineraries, vouchers and invoices
- Provide customer support before, during and after your trip
- Send booking-related communications and, where you have consented, marketing updates
- Improve our website and services, and meet our legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following bases: performance of a travel contract you have entered into or requested; your consent, where required — for example, for marketing communications; and compliance with legal obligations, such as tax or consumer protection requirements under Korean law.
Sharing With Local Partners and Third Parties
To arrange your travel, we share relevant personal information with:
- Hotels, golf courses and resorts at your chosen destination
- Airlines and transport or transfer providers
- Payment processors and financial institutions
- IT and analytics service providers who support our website and booking systems
- Regulators, courts or authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we only share what is necessary for your travel arrangements to be carried out.
International Transfer of Information
Because our destinations are in Turkey, Morocco, Malta, Spain and Portugal, your personal information will typically be transferred outside Korea to hotels, golf courses and other local partners so that your booking can be confirmed and delivered. Where we transfer personal information internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it continues to be protected in a manner consistent with this Policy and applicable Korean law.
Retention Period
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including any period required to comply with legal, tax or accounting obligations. Booking and transaction records are generally retained for the period required under Korean consumer protection and electronic commerce regulations, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure, including access controls, encrypted payment processing and staff confidentiality obligations. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to minimise risk at every stage of handling your information.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request confirmation of what personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy of it.
Correction
Request that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected or updated.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal retention obligations.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for marketing communications or other consent-based processing at any time.
Restriction & Objection
Request that we limit how we use your information, or object to certain processing activities.
Complaint
Lodge a complaint with the Personal Information Protection Commission of Korea or another relevant authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframe required under applicable law.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use our site. Full details are available in our separate Cookie Policy.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults arranging travel, including on behalf of family members. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without the involvement of a parent or guardian making the booking. Where a child's information is provided — for example, as part of a family booking — it is used solely for the purpose of arranging that travel.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page, or through more prominent notice where appropriate.
Contact and Data Protection Officer
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
Bluebird Korea Contact