Privacy
Westgate Travel (trading as Coastal Cruises) are seriously committed to the privacy and security of your personal information.
What information do we collect when you book? How do we use it?
When you book a trip with us, we need to know your name, e-mail address and correspondence address. We may also need your credit or debit card number, card's expiry date and the card's registered address, depending on how you intend to pay for you holiday. This allows us to process your booking and to send you confirmation and tickets.
We also ask for a contact telephone number so that we can contact you if we need to contact you with regard to your booking.
If tickets are going to be late being sent out, we may give your address to the tour operator in order that they can send the tickets to you directly.
We may also use the information we collect to send or e-mail you special offers, changes to the website and other valuable information. If you would rather not receive any further details or our e-mail promotions please call our main telephone number or use the unsubscribe link on any marketing e-mail you receive.
If you register for our newsletter email, your first name and email address will be used to send you details of offers and information regarding explorer cruises. We may also send you details of other offers we think may be of interest to you.
Will Westgate Travel (trading as Coastal Cruises) disclose the information it collects to outside parties?
All of your details are held securely and we do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.
Do you have any more questions about your Privacy?
We welcome your questions and comments about privacy - please e-mail them to enquiries@antarctica-cruising.com.
How do we protect customer information?
When you make a booking with us, your information is stored on a secure server, which is not directly connected to the Internet.
Use of cookies
In compliance with GDPR Legislation, we are completely transparent in our use of cookies on this website. On this page, you can learn more about exactly what cookies are used on this website.
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Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy above.
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