Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Inner Circle Paris collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, book a tour, or communicate with us. We operate in France and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Business Name: Inner Circle Paris Location: Paris Email: contact@innercircleparis.comWebsite: [Insert Website URL]
We provide guided tours and travel experiences in France.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect information necessary to provide our services.
Information you provide directly
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Number of participants
Booking details (tour type, date, time)
Payment information (processed securely by Stripe or PayPal)
Optional details (special requests, notes, ages of participants)
Information collected automatically
Cookies (only after consent)
IP address (anonymized if analytics are enabled)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
We do not collect unnecessary personal data such as home addresses or birthdates.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
Process and confirm your tour booking
Send confirmation and reminder emails
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and tax obligations
Send marketing emails only if you explicitly opt in
We do not sell or share your data for advertising purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
Contract: to deliver the tour you booked
Consent: for marketing emails and cookies
Legitimate interest: to improve our website
Legal obligation: for accounting and tax compliance
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Essential cookies
Required for the website to function.
Analytics cookies
Used only if you consent. Google Analytics (if enabled) is configured with:
IP anonymization
No data sharing
No tracking until you accept cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner.
6. Third‑Party Services
We use trusted third‑party providers to operate our business:
Squarespace
Website hosting, forms, and content management.
Acuity Scheduling
Tour scheduling, calendar management, booking confirmations and payment.
Stripe
Secure payment processing. We only collect card details through Acuity Scheduling to complete purchase and to issue a possible refund.
Email Services
Used to send confirmations, reminders, and updates.
All providers are GDPR‑compliant and act as “data processors.”
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Booking information: up to 5 years (legal requirement)
Emails and messages: 12 months
Marketing consent: until you unsubscribe
Cookies: according to your browser settings
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Receive a copy of your data
Object to marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@innercircleparis.com.
9. Data Security
We use industry‑standard security measures including:
SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Secure payment gateways
Restricted access to customer data
Regular system monitoring
While no system is completely secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children ages 17 and under without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may store data outside the EU. All transfers comply with GDPR through:
Standard Contractual Clauses
Adequacy decisions
Secure processing agreements
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
13. Contact Us
For questions or GDPR requests, contact:
Inner Circle Paris, Email, contact@innercircleparis.com, Address, 142 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France