At Briconct (Hunan Bricon International Travel Agency Co., Lts.), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website Briconct.com or use our travel services.
1. Who We Are
Briconct is a registered travel service provider based in Hunan, China, offering customized travel experiences across China and destinations worldwide.
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and related data protection laws, the data controller is:
A2102, Golden Landmark Building, Furong Middle Road, Changsha, Hunan, China Email: contact@briconct.cn
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of data:
- Personal Information — your name, email, phone number, address, nationality, passport information (if required for booking), and emergency contact details (if required).
- Booking & Payment Details — trip preferences, travel companions, payment method, and billing information.
- Technical Data — IP address, browser type, device, access times, and referring URLs collected via cookies or analytics tools.
- Communication Data — messages or inquiries sent via email, WhatsApp, WeChat, or website contact forms.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without parental consent.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data only when it is lawful and necessary. The purposes include:
- To process and confirm your travel bookings
- To provide pre-trip and post-trip services
- To communicate with you about your itinerary, changes, or special requests
- To comply with local and international legal obligations (e.g., visa, customs, insurance)
- To improve our website and services through analytics and feedback
- To send promotional materials or newsletters (only with your consent)
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We rely on the following legal bases under Article 6 of the GDPR:
- Contractual necessity — processing your booking and travel arrangements.
- Legal obligation — compliance with tax, customs, or travel-related regulations.
- Consent — marketing communications or newsletter subscriptions.
- Legitimate interests — maintaining service quality, preventing fraud, and improving user experience.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting contact@briconct.cn.
5. Data Sharing & International Transfers
We share your personal data only as necessary to deliver your trip safely and efficiently, including with:
- Local tour operators, hotels, and transport providers
- Payment gateways and financial institutions (e.g., PayPal)
- Technology service providers (hosting, CRM, email)
As our partners may be located outside your home country, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA, including China. In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards (such as contractual clauses or data minimization) are in place to protect your privacy.
6. Data Retention
We store your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.
After these periods, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enable website functionality (e.g., booking, currency settings)
- Analyze user behavior and improve usability
- Display relevant travel offers
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Rights (for EU/EEA and UK Users)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure — request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction — limit certain processing activities
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection — object to data processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
To exercise your rights, email contact@briconct.cn. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and limited access control
- Encrypted payment processing via PayPal or other PCI-DSS compliant providers
However, please note that no online transmission is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our travel services may require collecting certain personal details of children (such as name, age, nationality, or passport number) only for the purpose of arranging travel-related services, including flight or train tickets, accommodation, insurance, and other bookings.
We request and process children’s information under the consent and supervision of their parents or legal guardians. We do not use children’s data for marketing or non-essential purposes.
Parents or guardians may contact us at contact@briconct.cn at any time to review, correct, or request deletion of their child’s personal data, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:
Briconct –Hunan Bricon International Travel Agency Co., Lts. Email: contact@briconct.cn
Tel: +86 15367900719 Address: A2102, Golden Landmark Building, Furong Middle Road, Changsha, Hunan, China
Last Updated: October 2025